as in to subdivide
formal
to undergo division into two parts
The stream bifurcated into two narrow winding channels.
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Recent Examples of bifurcate
Streaming, meanwhile, has bifurcated the nature of the modern-day executive, creating a fundamentally different structure with its own unique rules and incentives that differ from those that apply to executives who work at a traditional studio or network.
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Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
Without the long corridor bifurcating the building, more units can have windows on multiple walls, which improves air flow and lets in more natural light.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Once again the stock tape was heavily bifurcated with distinct groups leading and lagging.
—Jeff Marks,morgan Chittum,paulina Likos, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
From there on out, the story is bifurcated between characters continuing to condescend to Maya (including the smarmy, opportunistic policemen charged with finding Sundar), and Debu wandering aimlessly through his life and education.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
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Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
Without the long corridor bifurcating the building, more units can have windows on multiple walls, which improves air flow and lets in more natural light.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Once again the stock tape was heavily bifurcated with distinct groups leading and lagging.
—Jeff Marks,morgan Chittum,paulina Likos, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
From there on out, the story is bifurcated between characters continuing to condescend to Maya (including the smarmy, opportunistic policemen charged with finding Sundar), and Debu wandering aimlessly through his life and education.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bifurcate
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The property, located on the north side of Route 20 and west of Hilliard Drive, was subdivided into 15 lots in 1988 but was never developed, Latinovic said.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Dollar Point was originally subdivided in 1960, Haug said in an email to the Sacramento Bee.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2025
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The kids split their time between this house and their other parents' homes.—
Stephanie Warsmith,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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The Federal Reserve is now overwhelmingly expected to keep rates on hold during its June and July meetings, with the market split over its September decision, according to the CME FedWatch tool.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Fallout from President Trump’s break with Elon Musk is roiling a Republican Party that was already divided over the fate of the president’s landmark legislation.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Americans were also divided over what their separation means for the country, according to the survey, which has a margin of error of 2.1 percentage points.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Sea to land To separate the sea courses from the land courses, Bost serves a surprise palate cleanser, a dish of orgeat (almond flavored) ice cream topped with N25 Kaluga caviar, almond oil and shavings of aged celery root.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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While they are legally separated, their divorce has stalled due to Girardi's conservatorship and legal troubles.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The research also revealed that only around one in three employees are offered AI training, and just 21% have participated. Enterprises are already taking action by segmenting their workforce into AI builders and consumers.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The measurement focuses on users from New Consumer Classification System segments A, B, and C, representing the core demographic driving streaming consumption in urban India.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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“Bifurcate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bifurcate. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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