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
The split also means immigrants in some parts of the country are getting bail hearings while those in other places, including Texas and Louisiana, face additional hurdles to seek release. Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026 Hank Greenberg entered the Army after winning his second MVP and lost three full years and parts of two others to war. Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Hormonal changes from perimenopause and menopause touch numerous parts of a woman’s health and raise the risk of certain diseases like osteoporosis, diabetes and heart disease. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2026 Junon bears the brunt of Weapons’ attacks in defense of the planet, parts of Gongaga have been flooded, and the grasslands look remarkably different from above. Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026 His time away from the public glare hasn’t dimmed his superstar status in these parts. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026 The company has maintained their decision to hat work on the non-gambling parts of the site is in protest of the city's decision to legalize video gambling terminals in bars, restaurants and convenience stores. Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026 For millions of years, Pacific mastodons — huge, hairy relatives of modern elephants — roamed a vast and lush range that included California, Oregon, the northern Rocky Mountains and parts of Mexico. Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Teams from several parts of the FAA were in the room, including intelligence, air traffic and aviation safety organizations. Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 10 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
  • The new system allows the drone to release supplies while hovering, drop payloads during forward flight, or land and unload cargo autonomously, eliminating the need for personnel or dedicated equipment at the receiving site.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In rural areas, food insecurity helps armed groups recruit soldiers and causes disputes over scarce land and water resources.
    Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Babcock separates McDavid and Draisaitl for much of the season at five-on-five, unless Bowman can find a driver from outside the roster.
    Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The details showed up on slouchy tailoring, shimmering dresses, metallic separates and playful accessories.
    Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Colorado moves way up to one spot ahead of Georgia Tech after blocking the final field goal for the road win over the Yellow Jackets.
    Chris Vannini, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Buoyed by her leadership of the multi-billion-dollar expansion project last decade, Espino moves up from deputy administrator to take full command of the canal.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The king arbitrarily gives up his power and divides his kingdom among his children.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • There’s always at least one Love Island USA contestant who divides viewers, and for Season 8, that person was Melanie Moreno.
    Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Rubs are typically made on saplings 1 to 3 inches in diameter; the tree typically dies since its bark is often slashed away completely around its trunk.
    Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Franny and Jet’s Final Act The film’s most emotional moments belong to Jet — who dies early on after hearing a deathwatch beetle — and Franny (Stockard Channing), whose arc closes with her sacrifice to end the family curse for good.
    Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Both consumer and producer price inflation are likely to ease should energy flows in the Gulf region normalize over the coming months, Nam noted.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Yet the region remains less than the sum of its parts, argued Edward Au, southern region managing partner for Deloitte China, who joined Che on the panel.
    Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 9 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 many ways, the Connor Hellebuyck situation is more painful than other high-profile NHL exits of late.
    James Mirtle, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • On that Sunday in March, Wright’s tour group exits her van and moves to the beachside memorial site.
    Sonjirose Chin, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026

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