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as in separating
to set or force apart
volunteers divided the donated groceries into several dozen piles
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as in diverging
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 dividing
Calculated by dividing the number of at-bats by home runs.
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Colbert grilled the former president on the topic dividing the city, baseball.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Despite their opposing views on the hot-button issues now dividing our country, neither is afraid to talk through those differences.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
In warmer climates, planting in the spring or fall is recommended because plants that are not yet fully established don't tolerate hot summer temperatures well, With proper care and dividing every three or four years, an aster plant lives for at least a decade.
—Jamie McIntosh, The Spruce, 5 May 2026
Another change includes dividing up elementary grades onto two different campuses.
—Lina Ruiz
may 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
Place the knot on a tray and shape the rest, dividing them between the two trays and leaving about 5cm between them.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 2 May 2026
But as the strike dragged on some workers were desperate to make ends meet and ready to cross the picket line, dividing a community already betrayed by a once progressive company and roiled by blockades, riots, and the intervention of the National Guard.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 May 2026
Charter Reform Committee members have supported dividing the city attorney’s role, citing a need for separation of the office’s powers.
—City News Service, Daily News, 1 May 2026
Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Colbert grilled the former president on the topic dividing the city, baseball.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Despite their opposing views on the hot-button issues now dividing our country, neither is afraid to talk through those differences.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
In warmer climates, planting in the spring or fall is recommended because plants that are not yet fully established don't tolerate hot summer temperatures well, With proper care and dividing every three or four years, an aster plant lives for at least a decade.
—Jamie McIntosh, The Spruce, 5 May 2026
Another change includes dividing up elementary grades onto two different campuses.
—Lina Ruiz
may 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
Place the knot on a tray and shape the rest, dividing them between the two trays and leaving about 5cm between them.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 2 May 2026
But as the strike dragged on some workers were desperate to make ends meet and ready to cross the picket line, dividing a community already betrayed by a once progressive company and roiled by blockades, riots, and the intervention of the National Guard.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 May 2026
Charter Reform Committee members have supported dividing the city attorney’s role, citing a need for separation of the office’s powers.
—City News Service, Daily News, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividing
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Next, Butac arranges a bunch of the beans on two trays and roasts them for a specific amount of time before separating the shells from the beans and then running the bean fragments, also known as nibs, through a mill.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
10 May 2026
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Still, robotics has a long history of inflated expectations, making many executives cautious about separating breakthrough potential from hype.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Asia-Pacific markets were trading lower Friday, diverging from Wall Street's record-setting rally.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
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Likewise diverging from the norm, a Retiarius on a pottery relief from Gaul, instead of being almost naked, wears a helmet, body armor, and greaves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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The plant will feed on renewable power from Paraguay’s vast Itaipu dam to produce hydrogen by splitting water through electrolysis, which is then combined with nitrogen to create zero-carbon ammonia.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The shooting has also intensified calls by conservatives to fully fund DHS through a single bill — blaming Democrats for the shutdown and arguing that splitting apart ICE and Border Patrol funding will only give the minority party leverage.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
28 Apr. 2026
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So, consider their timeless appeal and potential worth before parting ways with your music collection.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
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The first part is the dark clouds parting and the sun shining through and the patient, the people have a new world of opportunity and promise and health, and then comes the second half of the drug.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
25 Apr. 2026
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Features like front and rear locking differentials and a disconnecting front stabilizer bar help the truck crawl over obstacles that would challenge most pickups.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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There are several natural gas marketers in the state, but the commission said Atlanta Gas Light is still responsible for the pipelines and connecting and disconnecting service.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2026
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That deadlock prompted an unusually long recess of nearly 90 minutes that was followed by a 6-0 vote in favor of retreating on the bus stops.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Many of them have been linked to retreating glaciers, as melting ice destabilizes the mountains and land that had been covered for centuries.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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“Dividing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividing. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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