as in to subdivide
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to undergo division into two parts
The stream bifurcated into two narrow winding channels.
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Recent Examples of bifurcate
Looking ahead, Rees said the North American consumer is bifurcated, with highly affluent shoppers in great financial shape and a large portion of customers at the lower end who are super cautious about their spending and buying closer to need.
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Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Braude described Gaza’s reality as bifurcated.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Especially given the value of sports rights, some programmers could also bifurcate their rights.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
The lens surface gradually transitions in prescription strength, with no lines bifurcating your vision.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bifurcate
Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Braude described Gaza’s reality as bifurcated.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Especially given the value of sports rights, some programmers could also bifurcate their rights.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
The lens surface gradually transitions in prescription strength, with no lines bifurcating your vision.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bifurcate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bifurcate
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The project would consolidate three parcels and subdivide them into six for construction of one house on each in the 8300 block of La Jolla Shores Drive.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Dec. 2025
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Best country album has now been subdivided into best contemporary country album and best traditional country album, which is only catching up with what already exists over in the R&B field.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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Their relationship hasn't been without bumps — the pair briefly split in 2015 — but the couple has managed to weather the ups and downs.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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For a splurge, split a stateroom in The Haven by Norwegian, a ship-within-a-ship concept offering luxury accommodations and 24-hour butler service.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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The federal government included Niscemi in a state of emergency declaration on Monday for three southern regions hard hit by Cyclone Harry and set aside an initial $120 million to be divided among them.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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In moments of crisis—when communities are grieving, divided, or searching for ways to care for one another—nonprofits stand on the front lines, holding our social fabric together through connection, healing, and support.—
Cat Ward,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Finely grate 2 garlic cloves from 1 head of garlic, cloves separated, over, then drizzle lightly with extra-virgin olive oil, and toss to coat.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Artificial intelligence inspires both excitement and anxiety, and few people are as well equipped to separate signal from noise as Rajeev Kapur.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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After it was collected, it was then segmented by state and city, and an index was created to rank the most and least Christmassy states and cities in America.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
20 Dec. 2025
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The work is segmented, each employee tasked with one of 180 watchmaking crafts.—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Bifurcate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bifurcate. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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