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
Esme Nicholson, NPR, 2 June 2025
The offer, delivered last week, represents the most significant step toward a potential agreement between Washington and Tehran since talks began in April, although both sides remain divided on critical issues such as uranium enrichment and sanctions relief.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
As litigation becomes a persistent cost of operating in politically divided environments, legal capacity must be part of the fundraising conversation.
—Michelle Mbekeani, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Jones reportedly refused to take field sobriety tests and was arrested on charges of operating under the influence and driving the wrong way on a divided highway.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025
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Adjective
The razor thin margin between Nawrocki and Trzaskowski highlights a deeply divided nation.
—Esme Nicholson, NPR, 2 June 2025
The offer, delivered last week, represents the most significant step toward a potential agreement between Washington and Tehran since talks began in April, although both sides remain divided on critical issues such as uranium enrichment and sanctions relief.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
As litigation becomes a persistent cost of operating in politically divided environments, legal capacity must be part of the fundraising conversation.
—Michelle Mbekeani, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Jones reportedly refused to take field sobriety tests and was arrested on charges of operating under the influence and driving the wrong way on a divided highway.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divided
Adjective
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The incident, which took place during the second game of split doubleheader between the Tigers and Pirates, was filmed by neighboring fans and took place by the visitors’ bullpen.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Lafayette man gets split sentence for attacking woman A Lafayette man got a split 5-year term June 12 for attacking his former girlfriend.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025
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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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Nellie, who was separated from her husband, lived alone in a house not far from Clinton.—
Rachel Aviv,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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Yet, technical jargon, complex financial concepts and misaligned expectations can create barriers to understanding, leaving clients feeling uncertain or disconnected from the decision-making process.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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But the plant is now disconnected from the grid and the electricity infrastructure required to operate the plant safely has been damaged by drone strikes and frequent shelling.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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That is where their paths diverged.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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But views diverged on the other two groups.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Divided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divided. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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