parts 1 of 2

plural of part

parts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of part
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Recent Examples of parts
Noun
By putting it in front of Binance's wide base of users, Circle is betting its flagship product can gain ground internationally and help build out other parts of the business. Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026 That facility is designed to help train the Atlas robots on tasks such as sequencing automotive parts and placing the components in the correct order for assembly. Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026 Hybrid systems combine quantum processors with conventional computers, assigning different parts of a workload to the hardware best suited to perform them. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026 Politico first reported last week that the F-35 parts shipment bound for the United States for repairs were rerouted in transit from Australia this summer, citing three people familiar with the matter. Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026 One of the few sane parts of the internet that shows there is still some common sense in the USA. Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026 The trend is less about rejecting smartphones and more about choosing which parts of them to keep. Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026 While cost is an important factor, service reliability and the availability of spare parts are also important considerations for truck carriers, and overhauling an entire fleet is a major investment. Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2026 But now there are some brewing questions around pivotal parts of it, such as Hedman. Max Bultman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 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
  • On one hand, the aggressive expansion of data centers is intensifying competition for finite resources like land and water, putting them in direct conflict with agricultural land use in certain regions.
    , CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Florida’s Legislature passed a data-center bill this year with broad bipartisan support — 92-16 in the House, 31-6 in the Senate — requiring large data centers to pay their full cost of service and giving local governments more say over land use.
    Kam Shenai, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Leigh went on to explain that the collaborative nature of filmmaking separates it from other art forms, as great films inherently have to result from lots of people working together.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Selena Gomez went from sheer black pumps and capri pants to white stilettos and sculptural cream separates in just under 24 hours.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Santiago’s next hearing is scheduled for September 21, the first of what could be a lengthy series of court proceedings as the case moves forward.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Central Florida will see more widespread showers and thunderstorms this weekend and into next week as a disturbance moves across the region and brings additional moisture, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.
    Keily Alfonzo, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Some may occur randomly when a cell divides and replicates its DNA.
    MD Published, Verywell Health, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The Los Angeles native divides his time between multiple Dropout shows and his job as announcer for Jimmy Kimmel Live!
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • When Henry Dashwood dies, his wife (Caitríona Balfe) and three daughters are left with an inheritance of just £500 a year.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2026
  • In this Dutch drama series based on Noort’s bestselling novel, four rich and glamorous couples are living the dream—until one of them dies in a mysterious house fire.
    Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • For all its trials and tribulations, Chicagoland retains enviable advantages vis-a-vis other metro areas, but its growth over more than a decade seriously lags many of those peer regions.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Moscow and its surrounding regions Sunday as Russian voters cast ballots on the final day of parliamentary elections.
    Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • But where each side diverges is on who was seeking revenge, an act that resulted in the death of an unintended victim — Robinson — instead of Bowman.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Trying to fit Hinduism into Western categories of theisms diverges from the tradition’s diverse history of ideas while mixing internal understandings with European perspectives and categories.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In flight tests, the tiny drone navigated pitch-black enclosures, mapped unknown room layouts, hugged surface contours, and located exits without a single visual cue.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Wes Gordon’s eight-year run at Carolina Herrera is often looked at as one of the most successful succession stories in fashion, an industry rife with designer turnover where founder exits can get ugly.
    Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026

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