1
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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3
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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5
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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6
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
Other appointments include Cindy Holland, Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, who play key roles at Paramount’s streaming and film divisions.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 Oct. 2025
However, that statewide Democratic dominance masks stark internal divisions.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
This is the second season that the Southern Section has used the Massey ratings to place teams into divisions and to seed them in those divisions.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
Cuts are expected across theatrical, streaming, linear and all other divisions, with key executives having already departed.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
Elliott’s thesis was that the conglomerate structure was no longer appropriate, and Honeywell’s different divisions would benefit from a more simplified and focused organization structure.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Although One Jeanswear is top-of-mind right now with the change in leadership, Tbeile still has to ensure all three of Premier’s divisions are running smoothly.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Keep divisions moist and out of direct sun until they are planted.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Still, Johnson is facing growing divisions within his own ranks.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 Oct. 2025
However, that statewide Democratic dominance masks stark internal divisions.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
This is the second season that the Southern Section has used the Massey ratings to place teams into divisions and to seed them in those divisions.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
Cuts are expected across theatrical, streaming, linear and all other divisions, with key executives having already departed.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
Elliott’s thesis was that the conglomerate structure was no longer appropriate, and Honeywell’s different divisions would benefit from a more simplified and focused organization structure.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Although One Jeanswear is top-of-mind right now with the change in leadership, Tbeile still has to ensure all three of Premier’s divisions are running smoothly.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Keep divisions moist and out of direct sun until they are planted.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Still, Johnson is facing growing divisions within his own ranks.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for divisions
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The $55 million project is an elevated road with one lane in each direction, with walls and fences on each side to minimize the security risk to Port Everglades, which requires security screening to access.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Miami Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
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No fences separate the various properties, which are dotted with paths and parks that feature 100 mature trees that were either retained or relocated on the site.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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The technology is a staple at police departments across the country, documenting encounters with the public and helping clarify questionable incidents and competing claims.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Her why stems from frustration from budget cuts to local health departments.—
Tony Cook,
IndyStar,
18 Oct. 2025
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At that time, voters approved extending a capital-improvement property tax at the current rate to fund six categories of projects, including a new Little Rock District Court facility.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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By tapping into multiple travel and entertainment categories, Wyndham is clearly aiming to position Wyndham Rewards Insider as a one-stop shop for savings—one that could theoretically pay for itself in a single booking.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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Robyn is Kody’s last wife after his splits from Christine, Janelle, and Meri.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
28 Sep. 2025
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The actress had a hard time slumbering after her week one mistakes, and now she’s expected to do a cartwheel into splits after tearing her hamstring?—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This replaces the prior, more variable approach tied to 20% of free cash flow, which had resulted in uneven distributions across commodity cycles.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
16 Oct. 2025
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People who rely on programs like SNAP and WIC also rely more heavily on food banks during times when the distributions of benefits are disrupted, delayed or uncertain.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Your dedicated Slack channels, private discords and endless Reddit threads.—
April Uchitel,
Flow Space,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Some of them hung in the air as room dividers, but most were covering surfaces.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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But according to Ellis, drawer dividers are for every drawer—not just the kitchen.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But blocking funds is also a way to pressure officials and agencies to comply with the administration’s demands.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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The federal government shuttered at the beginning of the month after Congress failed to break a funding deadlock and pass a measure to keep agencies running.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Divisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divisions. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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