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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
Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 15 Jan. 2026
The swim and dive team wore togas, then took them off to reveal their swimsuits for the second half.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Lango Lodge sits in the treeline, overlooking a baï, the local name for a marshy forest clearing, half lake and half bog.
—Holden Frith, TheWeek, 9 Jan. 2026
Luis Palomares, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
About half displaced in the region are unable to afford three meals a day or access adequate housing.
—Ciaran Donnelly, Time, 11 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Deer 44, Omaha 37 Deer took over in the second half and defeated Omaha in a 1A-1 Conference game at Omaha.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 15 Jan. 2026
The swim and dive team wore togas, then took them off to reveal their swimsuits for the second half.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
That’s inevitable for any night that has Ozomatli performing in the first half-hour and dispersing through the aisles — right on the heels of the aforementioned kids’ choir performance.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Lango Lodge sits in the treeline, overlooking a baï, the local name for a marshy forest clearing, half lake and half bog.
—Holden Frith, TheWeek, 9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
When experienced live, its commanding choruses, exquisite vocal solos, awesome symphonic score and theatrical libretto can produce such a staggering emotional intensity that some music fans half-jokingly refer to it as Verdi’s best opera.
—Luis Palomares, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
About half displaced in the region are unable to afford three meals a day or access adequate housing.
—Ciaran Donnelly, Time, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for half
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Jennifer Lopez, for example, stepped out on December 6 in a slouchy shawl-collar cardigan that was equal parts festive and classic.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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For tougher soap scum, mix equal parts vinegar and dish soap in a microwave-safe bowl.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Kansas City, Missouri Kansas City is one of just 16 World Cup host cities, with six matches set for June and July—but the timing couldn’t be better for a place already buzzing with momentum.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Storylines to watch in Eagles-49ers The chess match between 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and Eagles defense coordinator Vic Fangio will be one of the most intriguing storylines to watch in Sunday's game in South Philly.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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These decisions affect millions of assets and must be made under regulatory scrutiny, often with incomplete information.—
Kriti Sharma,
Fortune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Disputing collection debt is generally most effective when there's a legitimate reason to believe the account is inaccurate, incomplete or unfairly reported.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Michael Malone, during his Nuggets days, was a genius at creating enemies, of underlining slights that may or may not have ever been real.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
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Not to mention the go-with-everything neutral hues these Ugg shoes are known for, including the ever-so-popular chestnut that is both nostalgic and remains on-trend.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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About 35,000 gallons of wastewater were released in December — roughly enough to fill a junior Olympic-sized swimming pool halfway.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
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You’re drawn to people who show consistency, keep their word and meet you halfway without being asked.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The victim then fell into the seating section below.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The comment section of the reality TV star's post was flooded with congratulatory messages, while Sutherland has not yet shared the baby announcement on his social media.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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What exactly constitutes the functional equivalent of life without parole is still up for debate.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Ford Econoline 150 — Ryan called it the van equivalent of the F-150 pickup — provided a prime canvas for extras.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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All initials can be seen in a product photo shared on the jeweler's Instagram, while a partial view of the necklace can be seen in Bündchen's selfie with her twin sister Patricia.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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What the calendars don’t show The documents obtained by Bay Area News Group, however, provide only a partial picture of the governor’s schedule.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Half.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/half. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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