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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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
Although Schwarze ultimately prevailed, the party’s divisions were on display as the endorsement battle dragged on through six ballots.
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Jay Gabler, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
The league is huge, with 158 teams split into 20 regional divisions across four conferences.
—Pj Green
may 30, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
In April, Citi logged its highest quarterly revenue in a decade, with all five divisions recording gains.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 30 May 2026
The event includes age-group divisions from kids to grandparents.
—Sierra Knoch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Over the last decade, deep political divisions have influenced the way people view the nation’s history.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 29 May 2026
She is crossed-trained and certified, and has worked in both real property and personal property divisions.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 29 May 2026
The company cut roughly 15,000 jobs in sales, gaming and customer-facing divisions in 2025 and hired new personnel elsewhere with a focus on AI infrastructure.
—Rachel Curry, CNBC, 23 May 2026
Ignoring Performance Differences Within The Business Many growing companies develop performance differences across locations, divisions or business lines.
—Patrick Galleher, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Jay Gabler, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
The league is huge, with 158 teams split into 20 regional divisions across four conferences.
—Pj Green
may 30, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
In April, Citi logged its highest quarterly revenue in a decade, with all five divisions recording gains.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 30 May 2026
The event includes age-group divisions from kids to grandparents.
—Sierra Knoch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Over the last decade, deep political divisions have influenced the way people view the nation’s history.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 29 May 2026
She is crossed-trained and certified, and has worked in both real property and personal property divisions.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 29 May 2026
The company cut roughly 15,000 jobs in sales, gaming and customer-facing divisions in 2025 and hired new personnel elsewhere with a focus on AI infrastructure.
—Rachel Curry, CNBC, 23 May 2026
Ignoring Performance Differences Within The Business Many growing companies develop performance differences across locations, divisions or business lines.
—Patrick Galleher, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for divisions
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The plan is to invest in building and equipment upgrades like fences, bulletproof glass and video recording systems as well as fund more safety officers and their training, according to budget documents.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Police try to hold the line as protesters push the fences outside the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark on Saturday, May 30, 2026.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
Noun
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The feds also track the amount of money that state labor departments are able to recover from those overpayments.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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As more people showed up to the protest, a SWAT team arrived in full riot gear, joined by officers from area police departments and the New Jersey State Police.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Noun
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The rooms The room count has dropped from 121 to 112 following the extensive renovations, resulting in more spacious offerings across 12 categories.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Convenience is one of the few categories shoppers will still pay a premium for, with pre-cut vegetables, meal kits and ready-to-cook options gaining ground as busy households trade time for ease.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Reverse splits reduce the number of outstanding shares by combining existing shares into fewer shares while proportionately increasing the price, though not affecting the company’s total value.—
David Capablanca,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Radial cracking refers to vertical splits, while concentric cracking refers to splits that form in a circular pattern around the fruit’s stem.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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The act also raised the age at which required minimum distributions kick to 73, which allows retirees more time for their money to grow.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Broadcasting revenue includes prize money and distributions from participation in domestic leagues, cups and UEFA competitions.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Noun
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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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In every case, physical science, which is based on the evidence reported by these limited and limiting senses, eventually leaves us stranded with the conviction that sickness, accidents, and disasters – discords of every description, regardless of the apparent cause – are real and inevitable.—
Lisa Rennie Sytsma,
Christian Science Monitor,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Drawer Dividers Finally, dividers essentially create drawers within drawers.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
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Some of the provisions include allowing sidewalk cafes to have removable railings or fencing as dividers from the public sidewalk, prohibiting solid walls in the right of way, and allowing solid walls and windscreens in outdoor areas that are not in the right of way.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
Noun
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The controller uses audits and reports to hold entities and other governmental agencies accountable.—
Times staff,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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The county’s transient occupancy tax revenue goes to the county’s controversial Community Enhancement Program, which lets county supervisors give grants to nonprofits and public agencies for services that promote tourism, economic development, cultural activities and quality of life.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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“Divisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divisions. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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