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as in part
one of two equal or nearly equal parts
to be fair, we should each get half the pie
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as in match
either of a pair matched in one or more qualities
it's the bottom half of the ninth inning, and the Yankees are up at bat
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as in incomplete
lacking some necessary part
half measures that did nothing but prolong the problem
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as in halfway
in some measure or degree
what you said is only half true
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Recent Examples of half
John P. O’Brien, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
The Saints punted on their first two drives of the second half, but an interception by Bryce Coleman led to a 36-yard touchdown run by Booth, who broke two tackles and then tight-roped the sideline to stretch the lead to 28-0 with two seconds left in the third quarter.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
In the last half-hour or so before the trade deadline, the Reds picked up Andujar to hit left-handed pitching.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Rounding out the unhappy home — two times a week, anyway — is Rina (Monika Frajczyk), an undocumented Macedonian housekeeper who’s been half-persuaded and half-threatened by Chris into taking the job despite her horror at seeing Tommy trapped in the basement.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Cal Fire claims to manage half of Jackson to promote such old-forest conditions.
—John P. O’Brien, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
The Saints punted on their first two drives of the second half, but an interception by Bryce Coleman led to a 36-yard touchdown run by Booth, who broke two tackles and then tight-roped the sideline to stretch the lead to 28-0 with two seconds left in the third quarter.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Traders continue to price in an 89% chance the Federal Reserve cuts its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point at its policy meeting next week, with an 11% chance of a jumbo half-point cut.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
In the last half-hour or so before the trade deadline, the Reds picked up Andujar to hit left-handed pitching.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Carl DeMaio, a Republican assemblyman and leader of the grassroots group Reform California, half-jokingly urged a packed room not to campaign too publicly.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Rounding out the unhappy home — two times a week, anyway — is Rina (Monika Frajczyk), an undocumented Macedonian housekeeper who’s been half-persuaded and half-threatened by Chris into taking the job despite her horror at seeing Tommy trapped in the basement.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for half
Noun
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Effectively all of Alaska, all but the southernmost part of Wisconsin and northern Michigan are above the view line.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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In some areas, the leaves begin to change as soon as August and peak in September, like parts of the Rocky Mountains, as well as Alaska and spots in the Cascade Mountains.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition to policing the two demonstrations, the London force was stretched by high-profile soccer matches and concerts.—
Vitalii Yalahuzian,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Sixteen-year-old Ray Garraty is about to compete in the annual grueling match of stamina and wits known as the Long Walk.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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LaFleur challenged a 37-yard pass to Malik Heath that was initially ruled incomplete.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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An incomplete pass set up 4th-and-goal from the 2.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Lauren, the maximalist and corseted, Jeff, the ever-tech bro.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
13 Sep. 2025
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Tight end Dae’Quan Wright added 9 receptions for 99 yards and 2 touchdowns as Ole Miss tied its highest point total ever against an SEC opponent while dealing Arkansas one of the most painful home losses of the Coach Sam Pittman era.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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For a week, the grain rides atmospheric currents halfway around the globe, reflecting sparkles of sunlight back to space along its journey.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Fill the blender jar up halfway with hot water combined with 3/4 cup white vinegar and 1/4 cup baking soda.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The underrated sale section is a hub for seriously steep discounts—up to 63% off—on garden decor, lights, and tools to help give your yard a little TLC this fall.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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While the rest of Burning Man celebrated, Kruglov lay prostrate on the ground at a faraway campsite in a comparatively desolate section of Black Rock City, his throat slashed, as a puddle of blood congealed around his lifeless body.—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The addictive opioid drug is 50 times more potent than morphine and can trigger a fatal overdose with as little as 2 milligrams, the equivalent of a few grains of salt.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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The heft of batteries means EVs are generally a few hundred kilograms heavier than their fossil fuel equivalents.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The partial closure order was coordinated with the Fresno County Sheriff's Office, along with multiple local, state and federal agency cooperators, to identify the minimum area necessary for the safety of firefighting resources and forest visitors.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Guide dogs that assist people with blindness or partial sightedness are a powerful reminder of the bond humans have formed with our four-legged companions.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Half.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/half. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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