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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
These perennials live for a long time, and dividing them provides more plants every few years so expanding your garden won't even cost much.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
People have a habit of dividing life into segments.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
The states have been trying to produce a new plan, but couldn't agree on dividing the water.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 25 Feb. 2026
The new map imposed last fall by Judge Dianna Gibson keeps Salt Lake County almost entirely within one district, instead of dividing the heavily Democratic population center among all four districts, as was previously the case.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Before planting, the winemaker walked the hillsides, which are exposed to the elements from dawn to dark, with viticulturist Mike Wolfe, dividing it into three blocks planted with different Cabernet Sauvignon clones and rootstock.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2026
The map keeps Salt Lake County almost entirely within one district, instead of dividing the heavily Democratic population center among all four districts, as was previously the case.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Witnesses said the plane crashed into the fence dividing two homes, prompting a gas leak.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The fights erupt over rural gates and suburban fences, the stretch of sand behind a multimillion-dollar waterfront home and a narrow patch of grass dividing two modest bungalows.
—Tessa Stuart, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
People have a habit of dividing life into segments.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
The states have been trying to produce a new plan, but couldn't agree on dividing the water.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 25 Feb. 2026
The new map imposed last fall by Judge Dianna Gibson keeps Salt Lake County almost entirely within one district, instead of dividing the heavily Democratic population center among all four districts, as was previously the case.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Before planting, the winemaker walked the hillsides, which are exposed to the elements from dawn to dark, with viticulturist Mike Wolfe, dividing it into three blocks planted with different Cabernet Sauvignon clones and rootstock.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2026
The map keeps Salt Lake County almost entirely within one district, instead of dividing the heavily Democratic population center among all four districts, as was previously the case.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Witnesses said the plane crashed into the fence dividing two homes, prompting a gas leak.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The fights erupt over rural gates and suburban fences, the stretch of sand behind a multimillion-dollar waterfront home and a narrow patch of grass dividing two modest bungalows.
—Tessa Stuart, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividing
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Sort your laundry — but not by color The once cardinal rule of separating darks from whites before washing them has flown the coop.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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There were no massive barriers separating the artist from the audience.—
Becca Brazil,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2026
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On the weekly chart, EZA is supported by three rising and diverging moving averages.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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Both countries are diverging on trade, too.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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For the past three seasons, the Twins have been committed to splitting the workload between Jeffers and Christian Vázquez evenly, alternating between the two to keep each fresh.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
24 Feb. 2026
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The University of Michigan team addressed the longstanding challenge of inefficient photocatalysts when splitting water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen, offering a cleaner alternative to fossil fuel-dependent methods.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Before the preliminary hearing was over, Trevino had parting words for Riera.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Zoom in through the dark clouds parting to reveal a figure falling face downward, clearly a female form in stiletto heels descending toward Earth.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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House Bill 1002 offers multiple solutions, including automatically placing residential ratepayers on budget billing and prohibiting utilities from disconnecting low-income customers’ services during periods with extreme heat warnings.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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How To Prevent Freeze Damage Besides disconnecting a water hose from an outdoor spigot and storing it somewhere indoors, a protective cover for your spigot and draining extra water are also recommended.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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Abel also used the letter to push back on any notion that the sizable cash position signified that Berkshire was retreating from investing.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
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Many advocates and executives are worried the agency may be retreating from the flexible approach regulators have promised in recent years.—
Jason Mast,
STAT,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Dividing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividing. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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