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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 dispute
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as in rise
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Recent Examples of divide
Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
The fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, marked the end of a Vietnam divided into the communist North and U.S.-allied South, and the country’s top official told crowds that Vietnam has been experiencing ever increasing unity since then.
—Aniruddha Ghosal, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Christian Paz, Vox, 25 Apr. 2025
Acharia, who previously founded Desi Hits!, has extensive experience bridging cultural divides, having introduced Western superstars like Lady Gaga, Britney Spears and 50 Cent to South Asian audiences.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The ruling continues to divide those who are pro-trans rights and who are in opposition of them.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
The fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, marked the end of a Vietnam divided into the communist North and U.S.-allied South, and the country’s top official told crowds that Vietnam has been experiencing ever increasing unity since then.
—Aniruddha Ghosal, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
This gender divide is quite dramatic: Gen Z men are significantly more likely to attend religious services than Gen Z women, a reversal from what the norm was in the US.
—Christian Paz, Vox, 25 Apr. 2025
Acharia, who previously founded Desi Hits!, has extensive experience bridging cultural divides, having introduced Western superstars like Lady Gaga, Britney Spears and 50 Cent to South Asian audiences.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divide
Verb
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The pair confirmed their relationship on Instagram in October 2020, but appeared to have split sometime in 2021.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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This means attempting to please both existing extraction players and trying to pull in new players, but splitting the difference has produced mixed results.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Start setting up your financial system by separating your personal and business finances.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Scammers and scalpers gravitate to these sites to make a quick buck off of people desperate for the new hotness, and will often elevate prices, post deceptive listings and more to separate you from your money.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Stephanie initially thinks that Emily killed him because of the custody dispute, but Charity later admits to killing him to help her sister.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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The impending downturn at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles comes not long after the twin facilities reported booming activity, tied to a labor dispute that shut down major ports on the East and Gulf coasts.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
Noun
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This stadium tour is obviously a testament to the sustained rise of both Post Malone and Jelly Roll’s career.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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However, over the past day or so some Wall Street economists changed their outlook to negative growth, largely because of an unexpected rise in imports as companies and consumers sought to get ahead of the Trump tariffs implemented in early April.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2025
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The squad needs overhauling, the future of manager Ruud van Nistelrooy is uncertain, the board is disconnected from a large section of supporters and there is a divide on what action is required.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Hairstylist Marissa Marino, who often works with Gomez, parted the star's hair in the center and styled it as straight and sleek as possible, probably with a very hot flat iron.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
2 May 2025
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Veronika is more reserved, on the surface seems less emotionally volatile, and is standing with her legs parted — a good fighting stance.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But without an enduring settlement for Ukraine, this would result in a long-term fissure in the Transatlantic alliance and even NATO.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
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Image The fissures can be felt in public life and in synagogues.—
Anemona Hartocollis,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Shares have cooled off in 2025 but are still up a few percentage points since the Feb. 19 market peak.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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As Pluto retrogrades in Aquarius, the potential for shocking revelations is at its peak.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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“Divide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divide. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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