1
as in to split
to set or force apart
Volunteers divided the donated groceries into several dozen piles.
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2
as in to separate
to go or move in different directions from a central point
The group divided based on those who wanted to go swimming and those who didn't.
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as in to polarize
to cause (people) to break up into opposing groups
Opinions about the war divided people who are otherwise likeminded.
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Recent Examples of divide
Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The House Appropriations Committee has passed nine appropriations bills with the party divide on full display; Democratic committee members opposed these measures, labeling these bills as attempts to advance the GOP's policy goals and spending cuts.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Aug. 2025
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2025
If there are no Traitors left, the money is divided among the Faithful.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
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Verb
By doing so, organizations can foster a sense of belonging and bridge the divides in recognition, culture and communication.
—Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The House Appropriations Committee has passed nine appropriations bills with the party divide on full display; Democratic committee members opposed these measures, labeling these bills as attempts to advance the GOP's policy goals and spending cuts.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
Although there is some room for debate, the events are generally divided into two primary types.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2025
If there are no Traitors left, the money is divided among the Faithful.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divide
Verb
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The two officially split in July, ending a six-year engagement and nine-year partnership.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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The two battling for the spot will now be splitting time in the Tigers’ season opener in Columbia when FCS Central Arkansas comes to town on Thursday, August 28.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
20 Aug. 2025
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The upper stage, the vehicle known as Starship, separated from the rocket booster about three minutes into the flight to continue on its own on a suborbital trajectory.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Kenzi's father will be responsible for bathing the area to prevent infection and separating the bones millimeter by millimeter, day after day.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Tennessee Attorney General investigation raises questions about Nashville Church of Christ financial dealings and income through parking lots, while case against Grant disputes deed restriction.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Since 2022, the number of films and TV shows made in the United States had dropped by about 40 percent, thanks to ballooning production costs at home, competition from overseas, and long-running labor disputes everywhere.—
Zoë Schiffer,
Wired News,
20 Aug. 2025
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The debate was ignited once again in July when Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge torture sites were added to the list, 50 years on from the Communist government’s rise to power.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps the most surprising development in that department can be found in the rise of undrafted rookie Efton Chism.—
Michael Hurley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Aug. 2025
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The process is time-consuming, resource-intensive and often disconnected from the operational heartbeat of the business.—
Rahul Saluja,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But the highlight of the night's look was her surprising hair choice: the platinum locks, parted and worn down.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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Of course, there was still the series' finale to look forward to and consider — at least that might leave audiences with a blissful, parting image of Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Blood could also be a sign of hemorrhoids or an anal fissure, which is a painful tear of the anal tissue, Christie said.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
30 July 2025
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This process occurs when liquid water wells up to the surface, similar to how lava flows out of fissures on Earth.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
30 July 2025
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In late August, vegetable gardens have reached their peak, and that’s when our Michigan tomatoes have the best flavor.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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During peak free agency in the spring, Wentz was considered a potential veteran backup to McCarthy, but the Vikings instead opted to acquire Howell for a sixth-round pick swap in next year's draft with the Seattle Seahawks.—
Trevor Squire,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Divide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divide. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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