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as in department
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
the complaints division handled all of the calls from the angry townsfolk
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as in category
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
one of the major divisions of birds
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as in split
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the assembly line was a major development in the division of labor among workers
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as in distribution
the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group
the person in charge of the division of the profits among the business partners
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as in discord
a lack of agreement or harmony
that church has been racked by division for some time now, and a split into two denominations seems unavoidable
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Recent Examples of division
Well, unfortunately, division is very profitable in America.
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ABC News, 20 Apr. 2025
Her swift return and reclaiming of the title on the Raw premiere on Netflix on January 6, 2025, from Liv Morgan solidified her position as a top star in WWE's women's division.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
In May 2020, while still a council member-elect, De León entered into a consulting agreement with the Healthy Housing Foundation, a division of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and began providing services as a strategic policy advisor.
—Ben Poston, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Hollywood veterans as both producers and former co-chiefs of the film division at MGM, DeLuca and Abdy are renowned for their deep relationships with visionary moviemakers and long connection to prestige moviedom.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
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ABC News, 20 Apr. 2025
Her swift return and reclaiming of the title on the Raw premiere on Netflix on January 6, 2025, from Liv Morgan solidified her position as a top star in WWE's women's division.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
In May 2020, while still a council member-elect, De León entered into a consulting agreement with the Healthy Housing Foundation, a division of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and began providing services as a strategic policy advisor.
—Ben Poston, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Hollywood veterans as both producers and former co-chiefs of the film division at MGM, DeLuca and Abdy are renowned for their deep relationships with visionary moviemakers and long connection to prestige moviedom.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for division
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Most golf bags have anywhere from six to 15 dividers.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Floor-to-ceiling windows face a private patio, with a den behind a shoji screen room divider.—
Angela Serratore,
New York Times,
24 Mar. 2025
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Holy Name also has a maternal-fetal medicine department where high-risk practitioners are on-call should they be needed.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Meyer, a captain of Truck 29, joined the department in 1996 and spent most of his nearly 30-year career on the West Side.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2025
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Ralph Fiennes was also nominated in the Best Actor category for his performance in the film, while Isabella Rossellini was in running for best supporting actress.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Hoping to be nominated for an Oscar in one of the music categories next year?—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
21 Apr. 2025
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Earlier this month, Bristowe reflected on her 2018 split from ex Shawn Booth and acknowledged her own role in their breakup during an episode of her podcast.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Minter’s splits have been mostly equal against right- and left-handed hitters, which allows the Mets to deploy him in various situations and leverages.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Due to their short duration, varying wind direction and intense wind speed, downbursts may also cause excessive vibrations and varying pressure distribution on the roof components.—
Amal Elawady,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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Even some mid-sized manufacturers now operate in international markets, requiring leaders who understand cross-border logistics, geopolitical risks and global distribution strategies.—
Shawn Cole,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Successfully navigating such a challenge requires insight, tact and a willingness to examine not just your own behavior but also the underlying reasons behind the discord.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Henry's point that discord can be a path toward – rather than an obstacle to – love.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Hats, shirts, jackets, jerseys, cards, and assorted trinkets continue to disappear as quickly as the baseballs Ohtani routinely hits over the fence.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The vehicle came to a rest near the 400 block of W. 112th Street after striking the victim and a fence.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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During an April 22 press conference, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said the agency intends to revoke approvals for certain dyes and work alongside industry leaders to achieve elimination of the additives.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Since 2020, the small city agency has seen 17 employees quit, 10 of whom were hired during Ellis’s tenure.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Division.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/division. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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