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
Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
That spell was broken on Thursday with five People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft operating around the Taiwan Strait over the previous 24 hours, according to Taiwan’s military, with several flying near the median line that divides the waterway.
—Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
The floor plan divides the sleeping areas into three separate wings, each with an en suite bath.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
The ravine divides Ronda into its old Moorish town and the relatively modern new town, which was built after the Reconquista.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2026
The county also divides properties into appraisal neighborhoods, which may not match how homeowners think about their communities.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
The food and drink Culinary offerings track the seasons through the ancient Japanese calendar, which divides the year into 72 micro-seasons.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
The dividing line between natural kratom and the synthetic type has created a wedge that divides where there ought to be unity against an unregulated opioid that can cause permanent damage to users.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
School meal bill divides Republicans Shane’s bill passed the Senate on Wednesday by a vote of 22-18, with nine Republicans joining all nine Democrats in opposition.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
The story centers on the daughter of a water tycoon who joins forces with a township gangster to challenge the powerful system that divides their society.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
That spell was broken on Thursday with five People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft operating around the Taiwan Strait over the previous 24 hours, according to Taiwan’s military, with several flying near the median line that divides the waterway.
—Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
The floor plan divides the sleeping areas into three separate wings, each with an en suite bath.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
The ravine divides Ronda into its old Moorish town and the relatively modern new town, which was built after the Reconquista.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2026
The county also divides properties into appraisal neighborhoods, which may not match how homeowners think about their communities.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
The food and drink Culinary offerings track the seasons through the ancient Japanese calendar, which divides the year into 72 micro-seasons.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
The dividing line between natural kratom and the synthetic type has created a wedge that divides where there ought to be unity against an unregulated opioid that can cause permanent damage to users.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
School meal bill divides Republicans Shane’s bill passed the Senate on Wednesday by a vote of 22-18, with nine Republicans joining all nine Democrats in opposition.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for divides
Verb
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Radcliffe also described what separates live audience participation from simply performing to a crowd.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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View gallery - 6 images The Jiffy 75 is a split ergonomic keyboard on Kickstarter that separates the popular 75% compact layout into two halves to help reduce typing strain.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Mar. 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
Noun
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Brown University School of Health policy researcher Jason Buxbaum said most similar disputes end within weeks; others within three months.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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The initiative, the mayor said at press conference to announce the creation of the force, is designed to help residents navigate disputes and connect with state regulators, providing guidance and support in situations where board mismanagement leaves residents at a disadvantage.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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As the train moves through the Hudson Valley and up toward the Canadian border, riverfront towns give way to wide expanses of water and distant mountain peaks.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Traditional photon-pair sources rely on nonlinear crystals, where a powerful laser photon splits into two lower-energy photons.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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Apocryphal reports surfaced online this week that the Oscar winner was killed in an Iranian missile attack on Israel, where the filmmaker splits his time with LA.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This, fundamentally, is where our understanding of body and dance diverges from Rodin’s.—
Li Qi,
Artforum,
6 Mar. 2026
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Kottikollon’s approach diverges sharply from Silicon Valley’s model, often defined by prescription-heavy biohacking and evangelized by the likes of Bryan Johnson.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Sandstone and limestone provided fissures and fractures where these hydrocarbons could sit, and caprock kept everything in place.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
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The controversy has highlighted both religious and political fissures.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As blood alcohol concentration rises, these effects become more pronounced.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2026
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Employers pared back hiring last year to cope with Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ payroll tax rises and large increases in the minimum wage.—
Irina Anghel,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Divides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divides. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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