as in half
one of two equal or nearly equal parts the lot was split into two equal moieties

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Recent Examples of moiety The researchers’ structural comparison demonstrated that the binding mode of GS-441524 in the macrodomain highly resembled that of the adenosine moiety of ADP-ribose, indicating that the metabolite can bind to the macrodomain in place of ADP-ribose (Figure 8). William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 4 June 2021 The Google Doodle features Peratrovich speaking into a microphone at a podium with a raven behind her, representing her Lukaax̱.ádi clan — a Raven moiety. Samantha Davenport, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Dec. 2020 GHF Language and Projects Lead Fred White said though the original plan was to make this an Eagle pole, a committee of elders from GHF and DIA decided instead to honor a specific clan of the Eagle moiety, the Yanyeidi. Alex McCarthy, The Seattle Times, 16 Dec. 2017 At this ceremony, representatives of the opposite moiety recognize the unveiling of an official clan crest object. Meilan Solly, Smithsonian, 11 Sep. 2017 The announcement of HTTPanties is not a single doom; in the name lays a moiety of the world. Rob Beschizza, WIRED, 8 Feb. 2007
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half
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  • Rex Connors had a milestone moment in the loss for UCD, recording his 291st career tackle late in the first half, setting an Aggies career mark.
    Joe Davidosn, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • But the Tar Heels then had a nice drive to end the first half, scoring on a 12-yard run.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025

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“Moiety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moiety. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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