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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
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
The Packers played one of their better first halves in a while and led, 17-3, at the break.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Game management, especially at the end of halves, was an issue for KU last season.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
So yeah, a bit of an error on both halves really.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Teams play two 15-minute halves plus extra time in an event of a tie.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Both halves of the couple narrate their memories from some as-yet-unseen point in the future, to two separate listeners sitting just offscreen.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
After a three-minute curing time, the two halves of the mold are pulled apart, and the finished object is removed.
—New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025
Cut the eggplant into halves and place the rounds in concentric circles around the outside edge of the lettuce, leaving the center empty.
—Randy Graham, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
Top bottom halves of biscuits with patties, about 2 tablespoons of the hash browns, and top halves of biscuits, cut sides down.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
The Packers played one of their better first halves in a while and led, 17-3, at the break.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Game management, especially at the end of halves, was an issue for KU last season.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
So yeah, a bit of an error on both halves really.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Teams play two 15-minute halves plus extra time in an event of a tie.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Both halves of the couple narrate their memories from some as-yet-unseen point in the future, to two separate listeners sitting just offscreen.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
After a three-minute curing time, the two halves of the mold are pulled apart, and the finished object is removed.
—New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025
Cut the eggplant into halves and place the rounds in concentric circles around the outside edge of the lettuce, leaving the center empty.
—Randy Graham, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halves
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Lady Mary was Michelle Dockery’s breakout role, paving the way to parts in 2011’s Hanna; Joe Wright’s 2012 film adaptation of Anna Karenina, starring Keira Knightley; and the 2014 action thriller Non-Stop, alongside Liam Neeson and Julianne Moore.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Supporters argue the task force helped modernize parts of the justice system and address racial disparities.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Europe staged one of the greatest comebacks in Ryder Cup history, winning eight matches and halving another to clinch the Cup by half a point.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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In his leisure time, Atharva loves learning about digital marketing and watching soccer matches.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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These represent the various sections of the pyramid, always starting from the top.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Louvre remained open, but closed some sections to visitors.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The twins are now 24 and the sextuplets are 21.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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This hotel is also pet-friendly and offers a number of different room configurations—from double bed studios to suites with a king bed and two twins—to suit solo travellers and groups alike.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Federal Trade Commission has launched an inquiry into several social media and artificial intelligence companies about the potential harms to children and teenagers who use their AI chatbots as companions.—
Barbara Ortutay,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Guide dogs that assist people with blindness or partial sightedness are a powerful reminder of the bond humans have formed with our four-legged companions.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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Rather than pre-generated character or full generation, the set splits the difference with four class boards featuring the classics of Fighter, Cleric, Rogue and Wizards.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Nuclear fission occurs when a neutron strikes a nucleus and then splits it.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As such, there are certain similarities with erring politicians who some believe become undone by a mixture of various traits that tends not to exist in the wider population.—
Roger Trapp,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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MacNeal sees some similarities between running a business and running a football program.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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The jet stream divides the country in two, bringing wetter weather to the Pacific Northwest and Ohio Valley.—
Alix Martichoux,
The Hill,
12 Sep. 2025
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The 45-year-old Shears now divides his time between London and New Orleans, is a founding member of the pop and glam rock band Scissor Sisters.—
Adam Bell,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Halves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halves. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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