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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
Taste is a global force, driving migrations, shifting investments, and dividing us into groups and tribes.
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Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
That said, finding the answer to how much silver $500 will buy isn't as simple as dividing that amount by today's spot price.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The third and fourth line dividing up 22 minutes, as well as penalty killing, should be about right for the group.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile the question of whether events contracts on sports amount to financial derivatives or gambling is dividing the sports gambling industry — and tying federal courts in knots.
—Alex Sherman,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
The clearance rate is calculated by dividing the number of homicide cases opened in a year by the number of homicide cases closed in a year.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Cruz’s recent appeal to conservative donors is a staple of modern campaign fundraising emails, with preset donation amounts, flashing buttons and fine print dividing contributions.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
By dividing tactical decisions between an onboard AI and a human supervisor, SwarmMaster aims to prevent operator overload, which can limit the effectiveness of traditional multi-drone missions.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Through the deal, Authentic is dividing Guess’s IP and operations, with Authentic owning 51% of the IP.
—Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
That said, finding the answer to how much silver $500 will buy isn't as simple as dividing that amount by today's spot price.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The third and fourth line dividing up 22 minutes, as well as penalty killing, should be about right for the group.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile the question of whether events contracts on sports amount to financial derivatives or gambling is dividing the sports gambling industry — and tying federal courts in knots.
—Alex Sherman,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
The clearance rate is calculated by dividing the number of homicide cases opened in a year by the number of homicide cases closed in a year.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Cruz’s recent appeal to conservative donors is a staple of modern campaign fundraising emails, with preset donation amounts, flashing buttons and fine print dividing contributions.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
By dividing tactical decisions between an onboard AI and a human supervisor, SwarmMaster aims to prevent operator overload, which can limit the effectiveness of traditional multi-drone missions.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Through the deal, Authentic is dividing Guess’s IP and operations, with Authentic owning 51% of the IP.
—Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividing
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Hurzeler’s side are down to 14th, the same number of points (eight) separating them from West Ham in the relegation zone and Brentford in seventh.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Management also said that Viasat continues to evaluate strategic options, which include potentially separating the company’s government and commercial businesses.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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His family has grieved, and healed, in diverging ways.—
Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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This type of diverging economy stems from the economic reorganization seen during the Reagan administration, according to Joe Brusuelas, chief economist at tax firm RSM.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Celebrated horsemen Adan Banuelos was arrested in North Texas after recently splitting from his supermodel girlfriend Bella Hadid.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Feb. 2026
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Alcaraz and Sinner have combined to block Djokovic's push for a 25th major title, splitting the last eight majors evenly between them.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 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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But this time there also are tangible targets for the Heat and the rest of the league, with Ja Morant’s contretemps with the Memphis Grizzlies, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s flailing supporting cast with the Milwaukee Bucks and Anthony Davis’ likely parting from the Dallas Mavericks.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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If passed, the bill would allow residential ratepayers to be placed on budget billing plans on July 1, and utilities will be prohibited from disconnecting low-income customers’ services during periods with extreme heat warnings.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Well Connected Health reached out to suggest disconnecting and reconnecting my records.—
Liz Salmi,
STAT,
29 Jan. 2026
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Dinner usually means a lively table at Sweet Basil or Mountain Standard before retreating back to the hotel for a nightcap and a hot tub soak.—
Bailey Berg,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Software stocks led the latest downdraft, with the S & P 500 software index sliding 5% Thursday and retreating for a seventh straight day, helping push the entire S & P 500 lower for a third day.—
Scott Schnipper,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Dividing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividing. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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