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
Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026
The hardiness zone map divides the United States into 13 areas, and plants are assigned zone numbers based on their tolerance to cold temperatures.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
The company divides services into distinct phases — typically including investigation, resolution and ongoing support — helping taxpayers understand how their case progresses from evaluation to resolution.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital said the two men were hit near the ceasefire line that divides Gaza, with one half under Israeli military control.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Another one divides them by material class.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Al Aqsa Martyrs Hospital said the two men were hit near the ceasefire line that divides Gaza, with half under Israeli military control.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Fifty white flags were stained with reddish earth retrieved from each American state, with the intention of highlighting what unifies the fractious nation, not what divides it.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Which is why, in an America torn apart by gaping ideological, racial and wealth divides, the proud puertorriqueño Grammy winner nailed it today by transforming the cavernous concrete Santa Clara stadium into a sweat soaked San Juan nightclub for 13 hip-shaking minutes.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
The hardiness zone map divides the United States into 13 areas, and plants are assigned zone numbers based on their tolerance to cold temperatures.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
The company divides services into distinct phases — typically including investigation, resolution and ongoing support — helping taxpayers understand how their case progresses from evaluation to resolution.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital said the two men were hit near the ceasefire line that divides Gaza, with one half under Israeli military control.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Another one divides them by material class.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Al Aqsa Martyrs Hospital said the two men were hit near the ceasefire line that divides Gaza, with half under Israeli military control.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Fifty white flags were stained with reddish earth retrieved from each American state, with the intention of highlighting what unifies the fractious nation, not what divides it.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Which is why, in an America torn apart by gaping ideological, racial and wealth divides, the proud puertorriqueño Grammy winner nailed it today by transforming the cavernous concrete Santa Clara stadium into a sweat soaked San Juan nightclub for 13 hip-shaking minutes.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for divides
Verb
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In fact, very little separates them.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Feb. 2026
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Mayonnaise that separates or develops watery pools is breaking down due to bacterial enzymes.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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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There were also disputes over women, Howell said.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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The surrender of Bo Nagar, a leader of the Burma National Revolutionary Army or BNRA, in the upper-central region of Sagaing was a dramatic reminder of fractures within the armed resistance movement, which has led to sporadic clashes over control of territory and administrative disputes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Winter offers the clearest views of snowcapped peaks in both the Rockies and Sierra Nevadas, with the dramatic contrast of white mountain tops against blue skies.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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On Colorado's tallest peaks, including Mount Zirkel, and ski areas, including Keystone and Breckenridge, snow is forecast through Saturday evening.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Birdie’s life splits apart when her parents separate, her father taking Birdie’s beloved sister and her mother going on the run with Birdie.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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In late 2025, Gee and nine of her classmates at Monroe County High School spent 33 days studying under sculptor Andrew Wielawski, who splits his time between his studios in south central rural Kentucky and Italy.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
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However the new break-up plan diverges from an earlier promise where Ramaphosa said Eskom would be split into three standalone units, sparking uncertainty among some investors, noted South African newspaper Business Day.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Rupert Wyatt, the filmmaker behind Rise of the Planet of the Apes, was at the helm, exiting and returning to the project amid creative fissures.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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Ice crystals—usually a hazard to vegetables—create small fissures in the surface.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When side hustles become mandatory As rent rises, working additional hours or holding multiple jobs has become increasingly common among young renters.—
Brianna Mantaras,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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As temperature rises, these vibrations intensify, creating a more chaotic, more resistant barrier that paradoxically hardens the metal’s surface against high-speed stress.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Divides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divides. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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