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
Bart Jansen, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Ferris Bueller's Day Off was only Mia Sara's second film role, but her Sloane Peterson has come to be heralded as one of the defining parts of her career.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 23 June 2026
Crafted with the clog brand’s signature LiteRide foam footbeds, these adjustable buckle sandals are equal parts comfortable and stylish.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026
No, the heat was also literal amid a heatwave currently hitting large parts of France.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026
Forsythia is considered invasive in some parts of the country1 so check your local invasive plant lists before planting.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
One of the gentlest is WD-40, which loosens rust, lubricates parts, and helps protect the surface from further rusting.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
Other parts of Europe are also set to endure unprecedented heat.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
The funky art-deco font for the numbers is just one more reason to love this Uruguay look that’s equal parts regal and soooo cute.
—Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 16 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
Options include hosting no programming, closing parts of the building to allow for limited programming or scheduling a limited series of closures around the building while a full slate of programming continues.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Ferris Bueller's Day Off was only Mia Sara's second film role, but her Sloane Peterson has come to be heralded as one of the defining parts of her career.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 23 June 2026
Crafted with the clog brand’s signature LiteRide foam footbeds, these adjustable buckle sandals are equal parts comfortable and stylish.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026
No, the heat was also literal amid a heatwave currently hitting large parts of France.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026
Forsythia is considered invasive in some parts of the country1 so check your local invasive plant lists before planting.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
One of the gentlest is WD-40, which loosens rust, lubricates parts, and helps protect the surface from further rusting.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
Other parts of Europe are also set to endure unprecedented heat.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
The funky art-deco font for the numbers is just one more reason to love this Uruguay look that’s equal parts regal and soooo cute.
—Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 16 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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More recently, Boyd has criticized the elimination of federal programs aimed at helping farmers of color acquire land.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Algae need nitrogen and phosphorus to grow, and the Reflecting Pool is primarily fed by the Potomac River, which gets heavy doses of those nutrients from nearby urban and agricultural lands.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Verb
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The most common way to enrich uranium is by spinning uranium gas in a centrifuge, where lighter U-235 separates from the heavier U-238.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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This is the moment that separates a financial exit from an actual exit.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Verb
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If the plant moves forward to the construction stage, the expenditures will not be recovered through local electric utility customer rates or consumer bills.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Verb
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One business has become two, but the original shareholder base rarely divides neatly with it.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The enclave has seen near-daily strikes, as well as shelling and gunfire along the boundary that divides Gaza into Israeli and Palestinian-controlled zones.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Verb
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In cases where a father kills his children and then dies by suicide, Salinas said the violence is rarely random or spontaneous.—
Sara-James Ranta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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Romanch Mahajan dies in horse carriage accident The ride suspension comes after Romanch Mahajan, an 18-year-old tourist visiting New York City from India, was thrown from a carriage and killed Wednesday.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Another oil depot in Russia’s Rostov region was also struck, according to the Ukrainian General Staff.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Making Art Creative activities like painting or drawing activate multiple regions of the brain.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Use social listening and qualitative research to surface where reality diverges from the model.—
Stefan Pollack,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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There’s a specific moment in the story where Kaplan diverges and Teddy and the audience stay together.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Maikel Garcia exits game The Royals were hit with another injury when Garcia was removed with a sore left hand in the sixth inning.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Memorabilia triggers nostalgia for most people, especially as our experiences of live sporting events are increasingly bound by entrances or exits through gift shops.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
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“Parts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parts. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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