balkanized

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balkanized
Adjective
  • As America has become more divided politically and economically, and the rate of technological change has accelerated, there is something comforting and unchallenging about Morgan’s tales of minor indignities, something that reminds people of how much everyone has in common.
    Belinda Luscombe, Time, 24 July 2025
  • Charges against Mitchell were a point of contention in a divided Senate during the last two legislative sessions.
    Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 15 July 2025
Adjective
  • For six innings in the City Series matchup Saturday night, the Cubs and White Sox matched zeros in front of a split sellout crowd of 38,432 at Rate Field.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2025
  • The Royals will play a split doubleheader against the Guardians on Saturday afternoon.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2025
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“Balkanized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balkanized. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.

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