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as in parts
one of two equal or nearly equal parts
to be fair, we should each get half the pie
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as in matches
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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Recent Examples of halves
Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
This year's medals resemble two halves coming together.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 12 Feb. 2026
That pattern is about to break, however, and the weather fortunes of the two halves of the country are set to switch.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2026
In both halves, the Jayhawks started slow.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
This one was a tale of two halves, the first belonging to the hosts, the second to the visitors.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
But the Lakers need someone who can start halves guarding the point of attack.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The five-point performance marked his 24th and 25th halves with fewer than five points scored this season and his fifth game with fewer than 10 points of the year.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
The stark difference between the first and second halves was most visible in the play of junior forward Andrew Meadow.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
Cut two packages of Hawaiian rolls horizontally without separating the individual rolls and place the bottom halves on baking sheets.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
This year's medals resemble two halves coming together.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 12 Feb. 2026
That pattern is about to break, however, and the weather fortunes of the two halves of the country are set to switch.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2026
In both halves, the Jayhawks started slow.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
This one was a tale of two halves, the first belonging to the hosts, the second to the visitors.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
But the Lakers need someone who can start halves guarding the point of attack.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The five-point performance marked his 24th and 25th halves with fewer than five points scored this season and his fifth game with fewer than 10 points of the year.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
The stark difference between the first and second halves was most visible in the play of junior forward Andrew Meadow.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halves
Noun
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In other parts of the country, popular anger is bubbling to the surface.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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The interceptor serves parts of Virginia and Maryland.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Massachusetts is set to host seven World Cup matches over the summer, drawing people from all over the world.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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Since both of Tuesday’s matches ended in a tie, there was a little uncertainty as to who buys the beers.—
Dave Altimari,
Hartford Courant,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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An electric mesh fence will be moved daily to guide them through new sections, while a shepherd remains on-site 24/7 to keep everyone safe and on task.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Space gets tight in the general admission sections as people jockey for a spot, but none of that matters once everyone stands up to dance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The last few months Jones and her children – Kayin, 16, and twins Clara and Uche, 13 – have been adjusting to life as a family of four since her husband's death in May at 45 after being diagnosed with glioblastoma.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Up to 10 guests can sleep across five en suite cabins, including a full-beam owner’s suite on the main deck forward and two doubles and two twins on the lower deck.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Some experts have warned about the mental health risks of relying on AI companions for emotional support, especially for young people.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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On Friday, the company plans to shutter its GPT-4o model — widely considered the most emotionally intelligent on the market, and often used for individuals’ companions.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Birdie’s life splits apart when her parents separate, her father taking Birdie’s beloved sister and her mother going on the run with Birdie.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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In late 2025, Gee and nine of her classmates at Monroe County High School spent 33 days studying under sculptor Andrew Wielawski, who splits his time between his studios in south central rural Kentucky and Italy.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The conversation between Nevin and Cholowsky during their hourlong lunch mostly was about their similarities at the same stage in their careers and the ways Nevin approached the day-to-day of his draft year.—
Eric Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some noticed similarities between the Native and Vietnamese colonial experiences.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The company divides services into distinct phases — typically including investigation, resolution and ongoing support — helping taxpayers understand how their case progresses from evaluation to resolution.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital said the two men were hit near the ceasefire line that divides Gaza, with one half under Israeli military control.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Halves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halves. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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