DIVISIONAL Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

divisional

adjective

Definition of divisional

as in local

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Recent Examples of divisional Sean Mannion is bringing more pre-snap motion and play action to Philly’s offense so the Commanders, while a divisional opponent, may be a bit off guard. — Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026 In last year’s ugly divisional round loss to New England, Houston’s offense gained just 241 yards and turned the ball over five times, including four interceptions (one returned for a touchdown). — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Renardo Green logged his first interception of the season after being benched in last year’s divisional round loss to the Seattle Seahawks. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Complete divisional non-competitiveness defined the fall, as Arizona went 0–6 against NFC West opponents. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026 In their first game out of the shadow of AJ Brown, both Smith and the Eagles have plenty to prove in this Week 1 divisional game. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026

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Adjective

AmaWaterways arranges pre- and post-cruise stays of several nights in both cities with luxury accommodations, cultural exploration led by local experts, and transfers between hotel and ship.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
The step is designed to approve a local company's application for importing a two-drug combination pack consisting of mifepristone and misoprostol.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of local

Adjective

Meanwhile, repairs to a crucial Saudi Arabian oil pipeline that was struck in an attack last week could last three to five weeks, putting it mostly out of service, two regional officials said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
Targeting Inbound Migration And Job Growth Investors can leverage regional shifts by focusing on secondary and tertiary markets instead of massive metropolitan areas.

— Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of regional

Adjective

In the last three centuries, scholars have unearthed a few morsels—a description in an old poem of a similar tapestry; some rare Scandinavian textiles—that provide at least fragmentary context for the artifact’s existence.

— John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
Her massive concrete site-work, which takes up the entirety of the Geffen Galleries plaza, is peppered with fragmentary representations of the Mesoamerican deity Quetzalcoatl and the simulated footprints of Californian fauna.

— George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of fragmentary

Adjective

Rooms on lower floors have at least partial views of the city.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
Previous efforts to broker even a partial ceasefire have repeatedly fallen apart within hours, with both sides accusing each other of violations.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of partial

Adjective

During Davis’ freshman season in 2024, Warren won a sectional title before losing 55-53 to Palatine in the supersectional.

— Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Best Walmart Outdoor Dining Set Deals Walmart’s end-of-season outdoor dining deals cover just about any setup, like small-space-friendly sectional sets that tuck into tight patio corners and eight-piece options suitable for large gatherings.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of sectional

Adjective

In a renowned 2006 review published in Educational Research Review, researchers traced how working memory evolved from a simple storage system into a more dynamic, multi-component process.

— Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Much of Lofton’s research looks at developing a multi-level, multi-component food system intervention to address food insecurity inequities amongst Black American residents living in predominantly Black communities.

— Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026

Definition of component

Adjective

Bonnie Mitchell, a licensed professional clinical counselor in California, noted that this was an observational, cross-sectional study.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Electrons passing through the two paths pass through the conduction states and through slightly different cross-sectional areas of the nanowire, causing their oscillations at different periods, thereby producing the beating pattern.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of cross-sectional

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