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Recent Examples of divisional
Minnesota is by no means out of playoff contention at 3-4, but with 10 games left—five of which are against divisional opponents—the Vikings have a far better shot winning games with McCarthy than Wentz.
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Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
What has followed is wildcard losses, divisional round defeats and years of not making the postseason.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
Familiar foes face off as the Detroit Lions host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a rematch of the 2023 divisional round showdown that Detroit won 31-23.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
The group evidently believes Kansas City's recent uptick in performance coupled with Rashee Rice's return from a six-game suspension will allow the Chiefs to cruise to a victory over their divisional rivals.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
Now, actually winning the division against Buffalo is a monster ask, but the Patriots have won three straight and two other divisional teams — the Dolphins and Jets — are very bad.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
If the first half wasn’t wild enough, the second half blew the doors off their primetime divisional bout.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
What has followed is wildcard losses, divisional round defeats and years of not making the postseason.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
Familiar foes face off as the Detroit Lions host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a rematch of the 2023 divisional round showdown that Detroit won 31-23.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
The group evidently believes Kansas City's recent uptick in performance coupled with Rashee Rice's return from a six-game suspension will allow the Chiefs to cruise to a victory over their divisional rivals.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
Now, actually winning the division against Buffalo is a monster ask, but the Patriots have won three straight and two other divisional teams — the Dolphins and Jets — are very bad.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
If the first half wasn’t wild enough, the second half blew the doors off their primetime divisional bout.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for divisional
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Oct. 2025
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While the group was taken to a local hospital, Mallory was still nowhere to be found.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The hotel has committed to sourcing produce locally and to supporting regional agriculture.—
Kate Van Dyke,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its footprint in the Gulf Coast, with Carnival Valor homeporting year-round from Mobile, Alabama, starting in 2027, marking a major win for regional cruise fans.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Rather, they have been written to capture, somehow, a complicated, fragmentary and/or vanishing story of great importance to the author.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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White’s fragmentary response forms the core of the story that was used to convict him.—
Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Other sites like Point Reyes National Seashore and Fort Point have partial closures, with some parking lots blocked or bathrooms locked.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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Another vote on stopgap funding to end the partial federal government shutdown failed Wednesday, with Indiana senators voting along party lines.—
Jenny Porter Tilley,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Out of all the early Black Friday deals in our guide, this contemporary sectional couch is hard to beat.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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The production, which toured the country, made its debut just after the Civil War, when its pastoral setting and evocation of the Founding may have soothed audiences still scarred by sectional conflict.—
John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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The layout by Oakland design studio Open Daily is clean; even more complicated recipes, like Henry Hsu’s multi-component cornerstone rice cakes, are easy to follow.—
Soleil Ho,
SFChronicle.com,
9 Nov. 2020
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By the '70s, motorists could buy component parts to convert older models into unique classics.—
Dalvin Brown,
USA TODAY,
21 Oct. 2019
Adjective
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Parents tend to perceive less need to safeguard boys, encouraging more adventurous risky behaviors, according to a 2024 cross-sectional study published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Going to the doctor once a year and doing all of the lab testing will give you a very cross-sectional view of your health.—
Alice Park,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Divisional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divisional. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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