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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
Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Each game is divided into quarters or halves, depending on the level of play.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Chop 1 cup of the pecan halves, and stir into egg mixture; pour into prepared crust.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
Spoon the mushroom mixture into the roasted butternut squash halves and serve.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
In the past three halves, Pelligrino has three goals and three assists in 4-2 and 4-0 wins.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
Next, prepare the pesto-mayo spread by combining Trader Joe’s pesto with Kewpie mayo, then spreading it evenly on both halves of the focaccia to provide a rich, flavorful foundation for the layers to come.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
October 27, 2025 Rachel Zegler has had a year of two halves.
—Helen Mirren, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
Serpens is the only constellation that appears in two halves in the night sky, with Serpens Caput appearing to the right of the constellation Ophiuchus, with Serpens Cauda — the tail — appearing to the snake bearer's left.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
Over the last five games, the Bengals have allowed 117 points in the second halves of games.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Each game is divided into quarters or halves, depending on the level of play.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Chop 1 cup of the pecan halves, and stir into egg mixture; pour into prepared crust.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
Spoon the mushroom mixture into the roasted butternut squash halves and serve.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
In the past three halves, Pelligrino has three goals and three assists in 4-2 and 4-0 wins.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
Next, prepare the pesto-mayo spread by combining Trader Joe’s pesto with Kewpie mayo, then spreading it evenly on both halves of the focaccia to provide a rich, flavorful foundation for the layers to come.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
October 27, 2025 Rachel Zegler has had a year of two halves.
—Helen Mirren, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
Serpens is the only constellation that appears in two halves in the night sky, with Serpens Caput appearing to the right of the constellation Ophiuchus, with Serpens Cauda — the tail — appearing to the snake bearer's left.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halves
Noun
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With Britain’s strongest sector, finance, benefiting from higher interest rates, and Germany’s motor vehicles and parts, struggling with tariffs and weak demand, the rivalry between the two economies is one to watch.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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While wild game roadkill are usually allowed to be picked up and taken home to eat in many parts of the country, some animals accidentally killed by a motor vehicle first require state notification, a license and other steps.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Ellison family bought Paramount from its previous controlling shareholders, the Redstones, in August and more cost cutting has been anticipated, even as new management has spent millions to acquire rights to show UFC matches as well as the digital opinion site The Free Press.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Ponies have 14 shutouts, allowing just eight goals in 20 matches.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
29 Oct. 2025
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Imaging tools come into play The team then used imaging tools, such as hospital and micro-CT scans, thin sections, X-ray spectroscopy, clay analyses, and examination of the discovery site.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Surgeons operated on the boy, removing the magnets and damaged sections of his intestines.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Last year, the twins had their very first trick-or-treating outing.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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The brand’s name means fraternal, or non-identical, twins, which contributes to its mismatched design philosophy.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Scientists have long known that dogs make wonderful companions, offering emotional support and even measurable health benefits to their human owners.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Users pay a monthly subscription fee starting at about $8 to chat with custom AI companions.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Oct. 2025
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Fission splits the nuclei of atoms to create power while fusion causes hydrogen nuclei to collide and fuse into helium atoms that release incredible amounts of energy — essentially replicating the power of the sun.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Oct. 2025
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The lineup splits evenly between Indonesian talent and international helmers, with each duo sharing writing and directing duties.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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The election bears some similarities to New York City’s, with both Fateh and Zohran Mamdani as 30-something, Muslim, Democratic Socialists who have proposed rent stabilization policies.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Wadisuchus kassabi is both a new species and the first member of a new genus, or group of species that share physical similarities and an evolutionary line.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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But sometimes, as the genetic code from each parent divides and replicates, changes are made.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Buriganga River divides the frame in two - on one side, a dense web of buildings and urban life; on the other, the shipyards where boats are repaired, rest or prepare to sail again.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Halves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halves. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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