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
Racial divisions around the case have propelled it to the national forefront, drawing the attention of both right-wing agitators and civil rights organizations.
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Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 6 June 2026
As the current amnesty law was drafted, the country's deep sectarian divisions were clear in the legislature.
—ABC News, 5 June 2026
The Americans had a rule against having Black soldiers in armored divisions, so Leclerc — whose biggest contingents were African — had to part with a third of his men to keep his American equipment.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 June 2026
After 31 years at the CDC overseeing public health surveillance, emerging infectious diseases, and the influenza divisions, Jernigan thought the solution was simple.
—CNN Money, 4 June 2026
The result exposed divisions within a Republican coalition that has often appeared remarkably unified under the President.
—Nik Popli, Time, 3 June 2026
But the idea that foreign influence is seeding a populist campaign against AI facilities is far-fetched, experts told Semafor last month, noting that Chinese media is instead likely exploiting existing US divisions over the tech.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
The deadly protests that followed exposed deep divisions over political representation, economic inequality, and the legitimacy of Peru’s institutions.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
In corporate parlance, a spin-off occurs when a company creates a separate, independent business entity from one of its existing divisions.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 6 June 2026
As the current amnesty law was drafted, the country's deep sectarian divisions were clear in the legislature.
—ABC News, 5 June 2026
The Americans had a rule against having Black soldiers in armored divisions, so Leclerc — whose biggest contingents were African — had to part with a third of his men to keep his American equipment.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 June 2026
After 31 years at the CDC overseeing public health surveillance, emerging infectious diseases, and the influenza divisions, Jernigan thought the solution was simple.
—CNN Money, 4 June 2026
The result exposed divisions within a Republican coalition that has often appeared remarkably unified under the President.
—Nik Popli, Time, 3 June 2026
But the idea that foreign influence is seeding a populist campaign against AI facilities is far-fetched, experts told Semafor last month, noting that Chinese media is instead likely exploiting existing US divisions over the tech.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
The deadly protests that followed exposed deep divisions over political representation, economic inequality, and the legitimacy of Peru’s institutions.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
In corporate parlance, a spin-off occurs when a company creates a separate, independent business entity from one of its existing divisions.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 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
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Palm Beach County as a whole could lose about $324 million in 2028, which would cut right into the $609 million budget used for 30 departments.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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Emergency physicians do not control inpatient staffing, discharge bottlenecks, rehabilitation placement delays, or bed availability, yet emergency departments absorb the consequences when hospitals operate beyond capacity.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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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
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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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There are certain penalty exceptions, such as for distributions for higher education expenses or the purchase of a first home.—
Jessica Dickler,Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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The bottom line The required minimum distributions tied to your retirement accounts aren't optional.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 June 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
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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
Cite this Entry
“Divisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divisions. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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