as in subdivides
formal
to undergo division into two parts
The stream bifurcated into two narrow winding channels.
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The jet stream divides the country in two, bringing wetter weather to the Pacific Northwest and Ohio Valley.—
Alix Martichoux,
The Hill,
12 Sep. 2025 -
The 45-year-old Shears now divides his time between London and New Orleans, is a founding member of the pop and glam rock band Scissor Sisters.—
Adam Bell,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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That’s what separates him from most.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Gentle sonication then separates the layers into stable nanosheets.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Ben Rice typically splits time between first base, catcher, and designated hitter.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The British chef, restauranteur, and television personality—along with his wife, Tana, and their six children—splits his time between three properties.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Bifurcates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bifurcates. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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