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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
James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
If all goes well, KU backup Cole Ballard should see plenty of snaps in the second half.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
They’re made of high-quality leather and rubber, come in half sizes, and are just $115 for a limited time.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
That led the developers to change the building to half co-living and half traditional.
—Caleb McCullough, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Absent from the trailer: Lady Gaga, who is playing an as-yet-unrevealed part in the second half of the season.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
If all goes well, KU backup Cole Ballard should see plenty of snaps in the second half.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Known for a deep, authoritarian bass voice that could have been used to voice movie trailers — and for his constant companion, his walking stick — Davis’ tenure encompassed an evolution of Chicago politics over nearly a half century in public life.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
They’re made of high-quality leather and rubber, come in half sizes, and are just $115 for a limited time.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
Adverb
New and exclusive to Marylebone is half chicken Salmoriglio, roasted to perfection in a zesty sauce of lemon, garlic and fresh herbs.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
That led the developers to change the building to half co-living and half traditional.
—Caleb McCullough, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for half
Noun
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The writer/director will unveil the 4K restoration of the acclaimed 2004 indie at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on September 19 as part of the museum’s overall fall programming slate.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
6 Aug. 2025
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This technique is ideal for projects with many moving parts or decisions that require clear reasoning.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Your first SummerSlam match was against Seth Rollins.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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Fleming was accused of conspiring with an opposing player to have Slusser spiked in the face during a match in October.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This stems from outdated assumptions and an incomplete understanding of what Ph.D. training entails.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Wilson then threw an incomplete pass, to nobody in particular...—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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For luxury villa managers operating in the Côte d’Azur, or French Riviera, providing a top-tier experience matters more than ever.—
Johan Hajji,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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High-end fashion, jewelry and watch brands are more aligned with Hollywood A-listers than ever before, as even the smallest red carpet would demonstrate these days.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Most give up halfway, frightened by the warnings of those below.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Be prepared to go more than halfway when dealing with others, because the Moon is opposite your sign.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Your headline is the most important of all profile sections for search optimization.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The bacteria was in water in a small section of the city water system near Monroe Fire Department Station 4 at 3907 Old Charlotte Highway, the city news release said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This initiates a continuous, adaptive cycle: retrieving data, reasoning over it, taking actions, storing partial outcomes and adjusting future steps.—
Naren Narendran,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Peteski also objected to PBR’s partial joinder in support of the TBN and TCT motion.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The opposition was not to the content of his work, but to the idea that someone aligned with Hungary's government could be allowed to participate in academic life at all.—
Ilya Shapiro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Often these positions come with minimal compensation—or none at all—but the emotional and social rewards are invaluable.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Half.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/half. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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