as in split
disagreeing with each other
the club members are sharply divided on the need for more fund-raising
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as in separated
to set or force apart
volunteers divided the donated groceries into several dozen piles
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as in parted
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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Recent Examples of divided
Simon Johnson, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Many of Milwaukee's schools remain divided along racial lines, and achievement gaps between White and Black students persist.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
If there are no Traitors left, the money is divided among the Faithful.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Supporters remain divided over whether his acquisition from Manchester United for £40million last summer was a wise bit of business.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Many of Milwaukee's schools remain divided along racial lines, and achievement gaps between White and Black students persist.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
The estate, known as Strawberry Hill, was divided into eight sites and developed after the great-grandson reportedly burned down the original mansion so no one else could live there, Owen said.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
If there are no Traitors left, the money is divided among the Faithful.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divided
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The central bank kept the benchmark interest rate steady in a split 8-1 decision, after raising it to the highest level in 30 years in December, ahead of snap polls that could see Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sharpen her advocacy for monetary easing and fiscal support.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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Two dormant giants of experimental rock, Lightning Bolt and OOIOO, have teamed up for a split LP, The Horizon Spirals / The Horizon Viral.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
21 Jan. 2026
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What's more, when that bark is modified with inexpensive magnetite (iron oxide), it can be easily separated from the water for reuse after treatment.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Jan. 2026
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After the deal closes, the companies are expected to be separated into two businesses, with one focusing on coffee and the other on beverages.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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What would normally be a safe-for-work silhouette turned daring with its sheer, transparent element, and the supermodel accessorized with black heels and a black clutch, her blonde hair worn down and parted down the center.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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Chelsea parted company with Enzo Maresca on January 1, four days before Manchester United dismissed Ruben Amorim, with Xabi Alonso sacked by Madrid on Monday after winning 24 of his 34 matches in charge.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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Especially at this time, when we’re disconnected from each other.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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As Werenski noted after the game, they get disconnected in games like these.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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But the cover sparked hundreds of Instagram comments, where fans remarked on her strikingly youthful appearance, which diverged from recent red carpet photos.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Pew’s new survey found that opinions on several areas diverged along political lines.—
Anil Oza,
STAT,
15 Jan. 2026
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Asia-Pacific markets broadly retreated Tuesday.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2026
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But beginning on Saturday, the Syrian military pushed into areas not covered by the agreement, and Kurdish forces appear to have retreated in disarray.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Divided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divided. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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