halves 1 of 2

Definition of halvesnext
plural of half

halves

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of halve

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of halves
Noun
Deeper scoops along the edges create a wider gap between the two halves, giving you more leverage to open the phone without resorting to your fingernails or fumbling for a grip. Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026 During a stop in Thomasville, Jackson offered a preview of what all that money will buy — and how Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens figures into both halves of his pitch. Adam Beam, AJC.com, 28 July 2026 Slice the entire round cake straight through the middle to split it into two halves. Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026 Start by squeezing the juice of one lemon into a microwave-safe bowl and adding about 1 cup of water, dropping the lemon halves into the bowl as well. Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 25 July 2026 More scans discovered that a blood vessel between the two halves of his brain was beginning to fail, and Ruben had already suffered brain damage. Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 The Blue Jackets and Flyers both have a lot of promise to build on from their second halves of last season, too. Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 21 July 2026 According to the laws of the game, the break between halves should be no longer than 15 minutes but FIFA has been quite vague about the rules for this particular tournament. Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026 England took a 4-0 lead into halftime after one of the most lopsided first halves of the tournament, and few expected France to be on the receiving end, especially with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham still on the bench. Matt Reigle, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halves
Noun
  • Hernandez and Wahab will face off again in November to fill a full term starting next year to represent the 14th congressional district that encompasses parts of Alameda County, including the cities of Fremont, Hayward, Dublin and Livermore.
    Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The trailer is located on the property belonging to Heights, and the photos show deceased people partially wrapped in sheets or clear plastic bags, with their faces and body parts sticking out.
    Todd Feurer, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Once the contest was underway, Perrin began livestreaming on Instagram while simultaneously refereeing the matches, making her the organizer, referee and camera operator all at once.
    Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The matches and lighter would still need to be considered alongside witness statements, physical evidence, electronic records and forensic findings.
    Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • That splits the danger premium into two kinds, and telling them apart is the single most useful skill in this environment.
    Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Food and drink Avant Mar’s culinary offerings are world-class, and the central pool (a long, slinky watering hole that points toward the beach) splits the hotel’s two main restaurants.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Noun
  • Other sections feature views of the Washington Monument and the Smithsonian's National Air & Space Museum.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • His attorneys said the blast melted decorative lighting on his balcony, charred the railing and melted sections of artificial turf.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Remarkably, the children who initially drew them together at Great Beginnings — Begnaud’s son Max and Kisner’s twins — were born just 10 days apart.
    Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • The Scarface actor continued to expand his family over the next three decades, sharing twins Anton and Olivia, 25, with Beverly D’Angelo and son Roman, 3, with movie producer Noor Alfallah.
    Adrianne Reece, InStyle, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • Meanwhile, the outbreak of protests against Arab dictatorships in late 2010 reopened old Cold War divides in the Middle East, particularly in Syria, where Putin threw his full weight behind Bashar al-Assad.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 July 2026
  • From the tee, a series of bunkers divides the fairway into two distinct landing areas, creating the illusion of dual fairways and immediately forcing a strategic decision.
    Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Noun
  • Veterinary experts share tips on how to care for the items that come into contact with our furry companions to promote good health and stave off odors.
    Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2026
  • In 680, Husayn set out with a small band of family and followers and was surrounded by a far larger army near Karbala and killed alongside some 70 companions.
    Iqbal Akhtar, The Conversation, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • While designing the Guggenheim in Bilbao, Spain, in the 1990s, the architect would sit by the river that bifurcates the city, looking at different metal treatments.
    Belinda Luscombe, Time, 6 Dec. 2025
  • For example, Highway 17 currently bifurcates a piece planners hope to lock in through Los Gatos.
    San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 July 2021

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“Halves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halves. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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