1
as in separates
to go or move in different directions from a central point
after traveling together for three weeks, we parted at Rome
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2
as in moves
to leave a place often for another
parted with great ceremony but with little preparation for the dangers that lay ahead
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3
as in divides
to set or force apart
parted the prongs with pliers
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4
as in dies
to stop living
before I part, I hope I have the opportunity to say my good-byes
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Recent Examples of parts
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 9 June 2026
One of the best parts of Dragon Striker is its visual artistry.
—Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 8 June 2026
The innovation is thanks to a multi-year partnership with Delica Switzerland, the maker of the CoffeeB system, which uses plastic-free coffee balls that have gained traction in parts of Europe.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Her tenure has also been tested by scrutiny of labor practices within parts of Dior’s supply chain.
—Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 June 2026
The deal is expected to create 1,000 jobs in the Charlotte region and other parts of North Carolina.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
An earthquake felt in Florida on Monday wasn’t the first time Miami, the Keys and other parts of the state got all shook up.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
The show is formatted in two parts.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
Rapid growth across parts of Northern Colorado is colliding with a growing challenge — being able to access enough electricity to support new homes and businesses.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 2 June 2026
Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
While the atmosphere should be equal parts raucous and circus at Madison Square Garden on Monday night, the Spurs are desperate to win a basketball game in the middle of it all.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 9 June 2026
One of the best parts of Dragon Striker is its visual artistry.
—Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 8 June 2026
The innovation is thanks to a multi-year partnership with Delica Switzerland, the maker of the CoffeeB system, which uses plastic-free coffee balls that have gained traction in parts of Europe.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Her tenure has also been tested by scrutiny of labor practices within parts of Dior’s supply chain.
—Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 June 2026
The deal is expected to create 1,000 jobs in the Charlotte region and other parts of North Carolina.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
An earthquake felt in Florida on Monday wasn’t the first time Miami, the Keys and other parts of the state got all shook up.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
The show is formatted in two parts.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
Rapid growth across parts of Northern Colorado is colliding with a growing challenge — being able to access enough electricity to support new homes and businesses.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 2 June 2026
Verb
Trever parts his hair to the right while his brother styles his combover to the left.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parts
Noun
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So how did Breslow land on Durbin as the target as opposed to, say, another infielder with more power but less defense?—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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In it, a Native Hawaiian family struggles to reclaim the ancestral lands that colonization, tourism, and rampant development threaten to overrun.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
Verb
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At the back of the property, a wrought-iron fence separates the yard from the creek that gives Winding Creek Road its name.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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Sigalet separates his clients into two categories.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Verb
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As the aircraft moves backward, the pilot starts each of the primary engines and brings them up to a stable idle.—
David Szondy
June 07,
New Atlas,
7 June 2026
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Printed circuit boards are the nervous system of every modern device, and when board costs spike, the pain moves fast through phones, laptops, wearables, gaming consoles, routers, and AI servers.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Over four seasons, FX's The Bear has been one of the best TV shows ever to explore how food connects us and divides us, featuring tremendous performances and surprising twists.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2026
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The prospect of more drilling divides some Alaskans.—
Jennifer A. Dlouhy,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
Verb
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One was made when filming on location in Puerto Rico for season 1, while the other was only made after the season 2 pickup — not including Carell, whose character Nick dies at the end of the first season.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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The job is largely ceremonial unless the governor leaves the state or dies in office.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Experts said that given finite defense resources, the capital, Kyiv – a main strategic target and the seat of government – would be expected to be better defended than other regions and less populated areas.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Nearby, the Rum Vault is a small room stashed with bottles and bottles of the spirit, arranged like a library according to the producing region.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Park then exits the hotel, where a school bus is picking up students from the event.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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Mosley was fired after five years and three consecutive first-round playoff exits with Orlando.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Jen Murphy is an award-winning journalist who splits her time between Colorado and Maui.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Albert Berdellans, who leads AI at Inveniam, the firm behind the NVNM Chain, splits the market in two.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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“Parts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parts. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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