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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
Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Fewer than half of patients actually complete it, according to the largest-ever study of psychotherapy treatment for PTSD in veterans.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 2 June 2025
Casey Gallagher, Health, 3 Apr. 2025
Ellis had 18 points on 5-of-7 shooting with five rebounds and four assists.
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See Sacramento Kings play Milwaukee Bucks at Golden 1 Center
Second half
Milwaukee cut the deficit to three on a basket by Antetokounmpo with 4:45 to play in the third quarter.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 23 Mar. 2025
Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 May 2025
More importantly, having half as many AQs as the Big Ten and SEC creates a huge perception problem for the leagues, sending a message to both recruits and potential business partners that the ACC and Big 12 are half as good as college football’s top tier.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Noun
The moon has both a day and night side, with the sun always illuminating half of the moon.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Fewer than half of patients actually complete it, according to the largest-ever study of psychotherapy treatment for PTSD in veterans.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 2 June 2025
Adjective
To reduce bacteria, add a half cup of bleach to a full tub of water 2-3 times per week.
—Casey Gallagher, Health, 3 Apr. 2025
Ellis had 18 points on 5-of-7 shooting with five rebounds and four assists.
1 of 23
See Sacramento Kings play Milwaukee Bucks at Golden 1 Center
Second half
Milwaukee cut the deficit to three on a basket by Antetokounmpo with 4:45 to play in the third quarter.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 23 Mar. 2025
Adverb
About half favored assigning police officers or armed security staff in schools.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 May 2025
More importantly, having half as many AQs as the Big Ten and SEC creates a huge perception problem for the leagues, sending a message to both recruits and potential business partners that the ACC and Big 12 are half as good as college football’s top tier.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for half
Noun
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Miley Cyrus premiered her Something Beautiful visual album for a packed audience at New York’s Beacon Theatre as part of the 2025 Tribeca Festival.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
7 June 2025
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This may force the 76-year-old, who is battling an undisclosed form of cancer, to cancel the traditional Boxing Day shoot, which is described as a central part of the royal family’s holiday plans.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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The match featured thrilling shot-making and incredible defense by both players, and is already being called one of the greatest matches ever played.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Round of 16 match 1H vs. 2G (Real Madrid is in Group H) Inter Miami’s second group game will be vs. Porto of Portugal on June 19 in Atlanta.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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From ships to jets, Hong Kong’s story as an aviation hub would be incomplete without Cathay Pacific Airways.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
6 June 2025
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That is a simplistic and incomplete description of an entire political party whose nominee won 48% of the vote in the November election.—
Michael Graham,
Boston Herald,
6 June 2025
Adverb
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The sisters that were estranged are now closer than ever before.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
29 May 2025
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Joe Exotic has suffered seven years behind bars being isolated, abused, and treated in ways no American should ever endure.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
Adverb
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Cover and cook until cheese is melted and coats macaroni well, about 2 hours on LOW, stirring halfway though.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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Holm said halfway into the 30-minute flight, the pilots noticed an issue with the engine on the left side of the plane, which had overheated.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
31 May 2025
Noun
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In the surreal fictional section, estranged friends reconnect on Christmas and rehash the past while questioning whether a foreboding bloodlike substance leaking out into the hallway is real.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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For Burns Harbor, funding the trail sections has been challenging.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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In the post, the user shared images of what appear to be partial remnants of two archways—one framing the front door and another massive arch along an adjacent wall.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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And even before October 2023, Israel and Egypt had imposed a partial blockade on Gaza, meaning that 63% of the population was food insecure, according to the UN.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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McAfee, on the other hand, doesn’t include VPN protection at all.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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Just a word of warning, though, if you or your kids were creeped out at all during the first season, these first six minutes are already pretty intense, so buckle up!—
Staff Author,
Parents,
3 June 2025
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“Half.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/half. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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