1
as in separates
to set or force apart
volunteers divided the donated groceries into several dozen piles
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2
as in parts
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 divides
Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Beverage director Jax Donahue divides the cocktail menu between classics and two rotating destinations (recently from San Francisco to Mexico City).
—Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
As disciples of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, we are called to reject that which divides us and instead to build bridges that protect life and heal the wounds of violence.
—Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
When charging at a 400-volt station, the EQS’s intelligent control system virtually divides the battery into two parts, charing each half with 400 volts and up to 175kW of energy.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Apr. 2026
The question of whether to mandate vaccinations divides the school board and reveals holes in the school’s progressive ideology.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
The gorge is a mountainous stretch where the river divides Arizona and California.
—Lucy Hodgman, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
Therefore, there must be a cut between them that divides the pizza fairly.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2026
Each time a cell divides, its DNA is copied, but mistakes inevitably creep in.
—Jerome Groopman, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
Season 3 President Reagan and Soviet Premier Andropov sign lunar peace treaty which essentially divides the Moon between them.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Beverage director Jax Donahue divides the cocktail menu between classics and two rotating destinations (recently from San Francisco to Mexico City).
—Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
As disciples of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, we are called to reject that which divides us and instead to build bridges that protect life and heal the wounds of violence.
—Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
When charging at a 400-volt station, the EQS’s intelligent control system virtually divides the battery into two parts, charing each half with 400 volts and up to 175kW of energy.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Apr. 2026
The question of whether to mandate vaccinations divides the school board and reveals holes in the school’s progressive ideology.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
The gorge is a mountainous stretch where the river divides Arizona and California.
—Lucy Hodgman, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
Therefore, there must be a cut between them that divides the pizza fairly.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2026
Each time a cell divides, its DNA is copied, but mistakes inevitably creep in.
—Jerome Groopman, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for divides
Verb
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The layout separates private areas from the main entertaining spaces, with the primary suite set behind pivoting resin doors and comprising a sitting area, dressing space, and a large bathroom with a soaking tub and walk-in shower.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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And Rachel Weisz is very professorial in all those gently eccentric power separates.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Trever parts his hair to the right while his brother styles his combover to the left.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2026
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But the more notable trend today is that many disputes no longer hinge on whether AI exists at all.—
Perrie M. Weiner,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Platinum’s biggest supply risk stems from its heavy dependence on South African mines, where power outages and labor disputes can disrupt mining output.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches above 6500 feet with 12 to 18 inches along highest mountain peaks.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Drought peaks earlier than normal Because of record heat, much of the West has had exceptionally low levels of snow in the first few months of the year, which is usually how the region stores water for the summer.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nuclear power takes advantage of the energy released when the nucleus of an atom, such as uranium, splits in a process called fission.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Eyes on the primary runoff The Democratic race doesn't feature notable policy splits along the lines of the progressive-moderate fissures that have opened around the country.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But Ciddi argued Turkey's current trajectory increasingly diverges from alliance priorities.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Where the story diverges is the way New Edition combined hip-hop, R&B, and old-school doo-wop to create new jack swing.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Eyes on the primary runoff The Democratic race doesn't feature notable policy splits along the lines of the progressive-moderate fissures that have opened around the country.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The ledges are broken by crevices and fissures, and loose rocks of all sizes lie on them and below them.—
Dr. C. E. Kuschel,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
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Just like during the dot-com bust, the easy investment money is all gone, leaving only those with a solid business plan to carry the legal industry forward as the price rises.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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When infrastructure approvals become unpredictable, the cost of capital rises.—
Dan Romito,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Divides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divides. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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