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
Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2026
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
Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The country remains divided politically, geographically, and economically.
—Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Rather than a small drawer or tray, the divided top of West Elm’s storage coffee table rotates to reveal an empty storage cavity to fill with throw blankets, books, or video game controllers.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2026
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
Verb
The show is divided into two acts, one that presents the father’s side of the relationship, and the other, the son’s.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The country remains divided politically, geographically, and economically.
—Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divided
Adjective
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However, the capacity growth represents a split market.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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Right in the middle of Brooklyn, that part where Gowanus and Carroll Gardens meet, is a log cabin with roaring fire pits out front and split-log patio chairs.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The pond sits about 100 feet from the house, separated by an embankment.—
Marissa Armas,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Rockets, Lakers, Timberwolves and Suns are all separated by two games in the fourth to seventh positions.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Sweeney wore her signature, short blonde hair parted to the side and tied the look together with diamond earrings.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Robbie wore her hair down, parted in the center and styled in loose curls that began around her jawline.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Residents of Algonquin Manor on Bradley Road saw a notice from We Energies taped to the building's front door in early October, warning that the electricity would be disconnected in a few days because of an unpaid bill.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Once hoses are disconnected, cover outdoor spigots with insulated faucet covers.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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After booming in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, luxury brands diverged.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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As a result, local madd leaders often supported sets of policy recommendations that diverged—or even conflicted—with the agendas of other chapters.—
Charles Duhigg,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index retreated nearly 2%, leading losses in the region.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Moments later, the agents released the man and retreated.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Divided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divided. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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