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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
James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
If all goes well, KU backup Cole Ballard should see plenty of snaps in the second half.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
They’re made of high-quality leather and rubber, come in half sizes, and are just $115 for a limited time.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
That led the developers to change the building to half co-living and half traditional.
—Caleb McCullough, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Absent from the trailer: Lady Gaga, who is playing an as-yet-unrevealed part in the second half of the season.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
If all goes well, KU backup Cole Ballard should see plenty of snaps in the second half.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Known for a deep, authoritarian bass voice that could have been used to voice movie trailers — and for his constant companion, his walking stick — Davis’ tenure encompassed an evolution of Chicago politics over nearly a half century in public life.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
They’re made of high-quality leather and rubber, come in half sizes, and are just $115 for a limited time.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
Adverb
New and exclusive to Marylebone is half chicken Salmoriglio, roasted to perfection in a zesty sauce of lemon, garlic and fresh herbs.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
That led the developers to change the building to half co-living and half traditional.
—Caleb McCullough, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for half
Noun
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But the group wasn't part of the Ukrainian president's initial sit-down with Trump.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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In an Instagram post over the weekend, the singer seemed to allude that the songs would be part of an album.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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According to staff sources, arranging the match was not suggested by the coaching team.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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The lightweight construction, replaceable velour ear pads, and breathable materials ensure comfort during quick matches or all-night sessions.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The construction for the project went slower than anticipated, and was incomplete in anticipation of flooding season, according to the Association of State Dam Safety Officials.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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These systems often contain unmonitored, outdated and incomplete data, creating blind spots and risk.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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That represented the biggest three-day opening ever for a movie based on a video game at the domestic box office.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Kimber is encouraged more than ever about that endeavor with the news of Jackson's hiring.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
22 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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His father, George, was halfway across Hayward Stadium at the 300-meter mark.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Hecker said the case should be dismissed and that Abrego Garcia is being coerced into accepting a guilty plea by the prospect of being indefinitely detained in a country halfway across the world, where his safety and liberty would be at threat.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Your headline is the most important of all profile sections for search optimization.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The bacteria was in water in a small section of the city water system near Monroe Fire Department Station 4 at 3907 Old Charlotte Highway, the city news release said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This initiates a continuous, adaptive cycle: retrieving data, reasoning over it, taking actions, storing partial outcomes and adjusting future steps.—
Naren Narendran,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Peteski also objected to PBR’s partial joinder in support of the TBN and TCT motion.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Often these positions come with minimal compensation—or none at all—but the emotional and social rewards are invaluable.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Baldwin said Murphy has been helpful at all times, sharing advice on opposing pitchers during games — when both are in the lineup together or Murphy has a day off — and working together daily with Braves pitchers, going over game plans, scouting opposing hitters and the like.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Half.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/half. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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