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as in fences
something that divides, separates, or marks off
we poked our heads over the division between the yards to see what the fuss was about
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2
as in departments
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 categories
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 splits
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 distributions
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 discords
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 divisions
Flower lovers of all skill levels can enter the show with divisions ranging from horticulture and floral design to youth and photography.
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Martina Schimitschek, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Chait began his career in LAUSD classrooms teaching kindergarten before becoming a principal and later superintendent of the district’s then-Local District Northeast, one of the regional divisions that oversaw school communities across Northeast Los Angeles and parts of the San Fernando Valley.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
The divisions mark a shift from earlier this year, when the diaspora appeared united in supporting Iranians protesting the government’s brutal crackdown.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
Despite establishing nonbinary divisions across major marathons, the category still lacks prize money afforded to other divisions.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The long-standing divisions in Iran’s population have only been amplified by the chaos that the war has unleashed.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Within each of these three categories skiers compete in different divisions depending on their functional ability.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Spanish top flight confirmed in a statement that 38 of the 42 teams across the country’s top two divisions will wear retro strips as part of the initiative, which is scheduled to take place across the weekend of April 10 to 13.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Many have complained that having two divisions and two state champions for each classification waters down the playoffs and provides easier paths to the state championship game.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Martina Schimitschek, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Chait began his career in LAUSD classrooms teaching kindergarten before becoming a principal and later superintendent of the district’s then-Local District Northeast, one of the regional divisions that oversaw school communities across Northeast Los Angeles and parts of the San Fernando Valley.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
The divisions mark a shift from earlier this year, when the diaspora appeared united in supporting Iranians protesting the government’s brutal crackdown.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
Despite establishing nonbinary divisions across major marathons, the category still lacks prize money afforded to other divisions.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The long-standing divisions in Iran’s population have only been amplified by the chaos that the war has unleashed.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Within each of these three categories skiers compete in different divisions depending on their functional ability.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Spanish top flight confirmed in a statement that 38 of the 42 teams across the country’s top two divisions will wear retro strips as part of the initiative, which is scheduled to take place across the weekend of April 10 to 13.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Many have complained that having two divisions and two state champions for each classification waters down the playoffs and provides easier paths to the state championship game.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for divisions
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Pool fences and covers Pool fences and secure covers create a critical barrier around the water, helping prevent unsupervised access and giving parents an extra layer of protection when the pool isn’t in use.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Dense hedges and fences can intercept weed seeds and keep them from entering your yard.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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During the past half dozen years, around ten universities and colleges have closed their classics departments or programs, with some folded into larger humanities units.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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It is also meant to allow for collaboration among teachers from different departments and grade levels.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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The state doesn’t maintain data exclusive to micromobility crashes, meaning most law enforcement agencies file e-bike accidents under other categories, like bike or motorcycle crashes.—
Alissa Gary,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Calling the five categories — healthcare, family care, housing, groceries and energy — the most vital for most people, Schneider said the country needs 4 million new homes in rural, urban and suburban areas.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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There are other splits by gender, race and education that stood out.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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Files with 100 to 180 grit are ideal for shaping and shortening gel, acrylic, or press-on nails, while medium grit (around 180 to 220) is better for shaping natural tips—without causing splits or tears.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
5 Mar. 2026
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Experts said the challenges facing the Hayward program follow patterns seen across the country — amid limited government resources, threats of lawsuits and difficulty managing distributions and raising funds, turning promises into payments may be the hardest part.—
Ara Rosenthal,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Both the School Aid Fund and the Michigan Transportation Fund will receive over $109 million each, on top of the distributions to local units of government, Ron Leix, spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Treasury, confirmed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Your dedicated Slack channels, private discords and endless Reddit threads.—
April Uchitel,
Flow Space,
6 Aug. 2025
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Look for light, breathable fabrics or dividers that can easily be moved for more versatility.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
26 Feb. 2026
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Many crates come with dividers to adjust as your puppy grows.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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During the booking process, inmate fingerprints are automatically entered into a database accessible by all local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, including ICE.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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Over the ensuing decades, local, state and federal agencies participated in efforts to locate her.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Divisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divisions. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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