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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
Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
But with the program’s trajectory shifting under Leipold, and Missouri coming off consecutive double-digit-victory seasons and bidding to become an SEC top-half regular, Border War meetings in this era should be competitive.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
On board that day was 13-year-old Jackson Denio, an experienced angler and a deck hand for half-day fishing charters for Al Gauron Deep Sea Fishing charters.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2025
Now, each time is like this, complaisant, Emil pretending to be only half awake.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
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Noun
With the Hurricanes in control, leading 35-3 in the second half, Cristobal emptied the bench and let the program’s future shine.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
But with the program’s trajectory shifting under Leipold, and Missouri coming off consecutive double-digit-victory seasons and bidding to become an SEC top-half regular, Border War meetings in this era should be competitive.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The glacier is a half-mile wide and 1,800 feet deep, according to Travel Juneau.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
On board that day was 13-year-old Jackson Denio, an experienced angler and a deck hand for half-day fishing charters for Al Gauron Deep Sea Fishing charters.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
That means a half-finished beer, an open bottle of wine or even a cup with liquor inside can put both drivers and passengers in violation of the law.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2025
Now, each time is like this, complaisant, Emil pretending to be only half awake.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for half
Noun
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Images from the scene showed the front part of the top deck of the bus smashed in and its metal frame badly dented, as first responders cordoned off the area.—
Lizbeth Diaz,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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As part of its deal, Japan also placed an order for 100 Boeing jets, although the value of the order was not disclosed.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Their role is to support clients and other stakeholders to identify and take action against match manipulation, particularly those related to match betting.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ensure the names on your ID and Social Security card match exactly.—
Detroit Free Press Staff,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Hawaiian specimen was about 4 feet tall, while an incomplete measurement of the coral found near the Mariana Trench was about 20 inches long, according to Watling and the study.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Those who believe the Shroud to be authentic, however, argued that the 3D-modeling study was incomplete.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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United have always just about had a squad decent enough to cope with whatever adversity comes their way but they will be tested more than ever this season.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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In a historic move for the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV will declare the first ever saint from the Millennial generation this Sunday — and Catholics in Miami are celebrating.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Not buried halfway down your page after paragraphs of features.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Grandma isn’t going halfway on game day food in the fall.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Department of Buildings told CBS News New York and News 12 Long Island that a 10-by-10-inch section of the ceiling collapsed due to possible water damage, and pieces of the building fell on customers dining inside.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The books are now located on the top shelves of adult nonfiction sections, with signs notifying patrons of the change.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jellycat — the British equivalent of Beanie Babies — was founded as a high-end children’s toy brand in London in 1999.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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On average, participants reported using the equivalent of 10 to 17 joints per week considering today's strains are widely reported to be much stronger than in past decades.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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United’s decade-plus of footballing dysfunction owes a partial debt to hiring processes that can make sense in the moment, but leave head coaches overexposed.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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According to scientists, a molecular dipole arises when a molecule has partial positive and partial negative charge regions, giving the molecule an overall polarity that points in a specific direction.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Half.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/half. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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