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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
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026
Mike Florio and Charean Williams discuss Knicks head coach Mike Brown sounding off on the officiating during Game 3, when the Spurs attempted 24 free throws to New York’s eight in the second half.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 11 June 2026
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
Another created a daily AI summary of the company’s more than 30 Slack channels, replacing a half-hour of employees’ manual scanning with a quick read.
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Their second scored in the seventh — a half-inning ahead of Fermin’s go-ahead blast — when Marcus Semien touched rookie Bradgley Rodriguez for the first home run allowed in his career.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
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Noun
But the Spurs scored just 30 points in the second half and turned the ball over nine times in the final 24 minutes.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026
Mike Florio and Charean Williams discuss Knicks head coach Mike Brown sounding off on the officiating during Game 3, when the Spurs attempted 24 free throws to New York’s eight in the second half.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 11 June 2026
Adjective
The plethora of sophisticated sci-fi in the past half-century means pretty much every alien lifeform or spacecraft that moviemakers can dream up has been seen — which is not to say production designer Adam Stockhausen’s work on the latter isn’t impressive.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
Another created a daily AI summary of the company’s more than 30 Slack channels, replacing a half-hour of employees’ manual scanning with a quick read.
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Adverb
This year’s format has been expanded to include 48 national teams, which is half again as big as the 32-team format used in every World Cup between 1998 and 2022.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Their second scored in the seventh — a half-inning ahead of Fermin’s go-ahead blast — when Marcus Semien touched rookie Bradgley Rodriguez for the first home run allowed in his career.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for half
Noun
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The attack left about 140,000 households in the northern part of Kyiv without electricity, according to mayor Vitaliy Klitschko.—
Victoria Butenko,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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After flying overnight from San Antonio back to the Big Apple, Jose Alvarado, also a native New Yorker, took part in a local Puerto Rican Day Parade, and the mayor joined him in the fun.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Noun
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On March 1 of this year, the Qatari soccer federation postponed all matches during the ongoing war between Israel and Iran while other sporting events in the region were also affected.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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With less than 48 hours until the first FIFA World Cup match at Dallas Stadium – when the Netherlands faces Japan – excitement and nerves are rising among Dutch fans.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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So while on paper Mecklenburg’s child care system appears relatively stable — roughly 500 licensed providers, a net gain of licensed slots last year, no mass wave of closures — Hazeldine says that’s an incomplete picture.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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However, the city has repeatedly listed incomplete locations or places that may not be publicly accessible, like private hotel rooms and airport terminals.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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That was the defining feature of the immediate aftermath of one of the most iconic basketball wins ever.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Ahead of the biggest New York Knicks game a generation has ever seen, team owner James Dolan has gotten into a war of words with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.—
Ryan Morik OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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The lead stretched to 12 before Brunson and the Knicks rallied again, cutting the lead down to five halfway through the quarter.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Broil, turning once halfway through cooking, until salmon just flakes (145°F) and peaches are lightly charred, 10 to 12 minutes.—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
Noun
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From the cozy Kringle Kitchen room to the rustic Country Christmas displays, each section caters to a different decorating style, whether your aesthetic leans classic, whimsical, or over-the-top festive.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Then, separate four small sections at the crown of your head and clip them away from the rest of your hair (these will be your mini braids).—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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Galen, known as the father of modern medicine, started out as a doctor for gladiators—the equivalent of a residency on The Pitt.—
Cullen Murphy,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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College football has no equivalent.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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World Cup participants Haiti and Iran are among those usually subject to a full travel ban under the policy, while Ivory Coast and Senegal are subject to partial bans.—
Abigail Williams,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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After a cold case team re-examined the evidence in the early 2000s, investigators identified a partial print belonging to Napper — who had already been convicted of killing a mother and her young daughter nearly two years after Nickell's death.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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“Half.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/half. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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