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as in part
one of two equal or nearly equal parts
to be fair, we should each get half the pie
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as in match
either of a pair matched in one or more qualities
it's the bottom half of the ninth inning, and the Yankees are up at bat
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as in incomplete
lacking some necessary part
half measures that did nothing but prolong the problem
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as in halfway
in some measure or degree
what you said is only half true
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1
as in parts
one of two equal or nearly equal parts
to be fair, we should each get half the pie
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as in matches
either of a pair matched in one or more qualities
it's the bottom half of the ninth inning, and the Yankees are up at bat
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as in quarters
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Recent Examples of half
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 23 May 2025
In the first half, the Pacers had 19 total rebounds.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Casey Gallagher, Health, 3 Apr. 2025
Ellis had 18 points on 5-of-7 shooting with five rebounds and four assists.
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See Sacramento Kings play Milwaukee Bucks at Golden 1 Center
Second half
Milwaukee cut the deficit to three on a basket by Antetokounmpo with 4:45 to play in the third quarter.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 23 Mar. 2025
Jonny Lieberman, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
Its cluster of streets remains half unpaved, filled with boutique beachwear shops and raw wood counter bars.
—David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2025
Allison Smith, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
The English striker scored a goal in both halves at the Allianz Arena as Bayern took control of the tie, moving one step closer to the quarterfinals.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Just like Earth, half of the moon is always illuminated by the sun, while the other half remains dark.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 23 May 2025
In the first half, the Pacers had 19 total rebounds.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Adjective
To reduce bacteria, add a half cup of bleach to a full tub of water 2-3 times per week.
—Casey Gallagher, Health, 3 Apr. 2025
Ellis had 18 points on 5-of-7 shooting with five rebounds and four assists.
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See Sacramento Kings play Milwaukee Bucks at Golden 1 Center
Second half
Milwaukee cut the deficit to three on a basket by Antetokounmpo with 4:45 to play in the third quarter.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 23 Mar. 2025
Adverb
Being half serious here, but there’s such an abundance of torque across so much of the rev range, just leave it in third gear and go nuts.
—Jonny Lieberman, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
Its cluster of streets remains half unpaved, filled with boutique beachwear shops and raw wood counter bars.
—David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2025
Noun
The game was a tale of two halves.
—Allison Smith, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
The English striker scored a goal in both halves at the Allianz Arena as Bayern took control of the tie, moving one step closer to the quarterfinals.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for half
Adjective
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An extended hall leads to another long hall, ending with an incomplete chamber containing his burial well.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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Sandoval gripes off-target against the state’s high rate of hospice fraud, poor Medi-Cal reimbursement rates, incomplete data reporting and reports that never see the light of day.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
Adverb
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Non-star players are more interchangeable than ever before.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Women are now more likely than ever to have their own wealth to contribute—or to have influence over their family’s giving.—
Marianne Schnall,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Adverb
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Leon Draisaitl is in the top five in playoff scoring this spring and halfway to his 32-point output during his electric 2021-22 playoffs, while tied for the team lead in goals scored (five) with 40-year-old Corey Perry.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Wilson was halfway to a double-double entering the second half and ended with 22 points and 10 rebounds plus four assists, three steals and two blocks.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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However, that is only a partial consolation: to buy back those months, borrowers must make extra lump-sum payments for each month of forbearance and wait for those payments to be processed and credited.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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This week in politics The Kansas Department of Transportation is now managing six bridge projects in Wyandotte County associated with four complete bridge closures, several partial closures and additional lane restrictions.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
Adverb
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With Combs' trial underway, here is a look at all the Hollywood A-listers who have been name-dropped so far.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Keep the cables taut at all times, and protect the bark from rubbing by using rags or short sections of old garden hose.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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What makes this piece especially practical is its ability to adapt to your needs throughout the day — sit upright while reading or working, recline partially for movie watching, or lie it completely flat when guests need a spot to sleep.—
Alexandra Kay,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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By 3:00 pm, the electricity supply had been partially restored, with traffic lights working again and some shops operating with minimal power.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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He's been deficient as a one-on-one defender; inconsistent as a bench scorer.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
16 May 2025
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Every leader has the opportunity to assess their strength of character relative to the 11 dimensions and to understand whether what could be a virtue manifests as a deficient (underdeveloped) or an excess (unsupported) vice, which could compromise judgment and well-being.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Verb
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The two teams meet Friday, and the betting spread separates them by only a few points — with OU as the close favorite.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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What separates the most successful retailers from those that go bankrupt?—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Half.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/half. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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