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
Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Those that do pass a divided Legislature often meet the governor’s veto pen, because both sides failed to work out their differences before the legislation reached her desk.
—Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 9 Dec. 2024
But in 2016, the Connecticut Supreme Court reinstated his conviction in a divided decision.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
Their slim majority could underscore legislative gains for the party that is seemingly divided — presenting concerns about fractures in GOP support for some of Trump’s agenda.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 21 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The poll revealed divided opinions along partisan lines, though only 4 in 10 Democrats supported the pardon, while roughly 3 in 10 disapproved, and a quarter had no opinion.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Those that do pass a divided Legislature often meet the governor’s veto pen, because both sides failed to work out their differences before the legislation reached her desk.
—Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 9 Dec. 2024
But in 2016, the Connecticut Supreme Court reinstated his conviction in a divided decision.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
Their slim majority could underscore legislative gains for the party that is seemingly divided — presenting concerns about fractures in GOP support for some of Trump’s agenda.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 21 Dec. 2024
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The second floor features two rooms: a split room for Captain America and Iron Man, while another room showcases the Hulk.Ashley Vega, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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What to watch: The big test for House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) next year will be to prove that this Congress' lack of legislative productivity was the result of split partisan control and not GOP infighting.Andrew Solender, Axios, 30 Dec. 2024
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Data held in qubits is affected by data held in other qubits, even when physically separated.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Then the dancers disappeared, too, except for Abraham and a couple, who separated and lapped the stage one last time before leaving.Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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In fact, lots of people are feeling distanced or disconnected, and want to know how to start a friend group.Tracy Brower, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Avoid the pitfalls of becoming a leader who seems entitled or disconnected from the daily challenges of their teams.Joseph Edgar, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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This was the moment that Newcastle United and inevitability diverged.George Caulkin, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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This variation likely developed before humans diverged from Neanderthals and Denisovans.Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Divided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divided. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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