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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
Some look at wide areas of the sky to do surveys, while others pinpoint specific targets; some take images, while others take spectra, dividing the incoming light into different energies (or colors, wavelengths or frequencies, all of which are different terms for essentially the same thing).
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Phil Plait, Scientific American, 15 May 2026
This time, the administration is dividing more families by greater distances than before, by expelling parents without their children, en masse.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Top with 4 scallions, thinly sliced, dividing evenly, and drizzle toasted sesame oil over if desired.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026
The new policy is dividing customers.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Calculated by dividing the number of at-bats by strikeouts.
—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
Phil Plait, Scientific American, 15 May 2026
This time, the administration is dividing more families by greater distances than before, by expelling parents without their children, en masse.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Top with 4 scallions, thinly sliced, dividing evenly, and drizzle toasted sesame oil over if desired.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026
The new policy is dividing customers.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Calculated by dividing the number of at-bats by strikeouts.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividing
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The event has been criticized as promoting Christian nationalism and obscuring the lines separating church and state.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
17 May 2026
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The nation’s tradition of separating church and state, however, was not on display.—
Tiffany Stanley,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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In markets, Asian stocks are diverging while European futures are pointing firmly lower.—
Katie Foley,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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The Strait of Hormuz closure and resulting gas price shocks became additional talking points for both sides, though from diverging perspectives.—
Chaewon Chung
April 29,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The membrane will also find applications beyond fuel cells, where it could be used for splitting water, reducing carbon dioxide, and synthesizing ammonia.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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Rehearsals took four months, with Kubicek splitting his days between the three participating schools.—
Jeff Miller,
Rolling Stone,
18 May 2026
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Obviously, when a team's division, some changes need to be made, and one of the first of those changes was parting ways with Berube.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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Pelinka is expected to add at least one assistant general manager while building out a pro scouting department that the Lakers haven’t had since parting ways with pro personnel man Ryan West in 2019.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
12 May 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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When hunger calls, head to Osteria del Sotto Sale for fresh seafood and pasta before retreating to Dimora dell'Olivastro, a tranquil guesthouse set among olive groves.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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And the country’s disconnection from the regime comes as Putin has removed himself from public life, literally retreating into a bunker.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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“Dividing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividing. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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