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
Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2026
After deliberating for parts of three days during the punishment phase of the trial, some jurors told the Tribune the decision to impose the death penalty had been a difficult one.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
In many parts of the English-speaking world and Latin America, there’s still a big stigma about men dancing.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 May 2026
At the same time, diesel prices surged to new records in parts of the region, with some areas touching the $6-per-gallon mark.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
Some parts will remain closed for work even after next year's reopening, notably the wing containing Babylon's Ishtar Gate.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
Warsh is also hinting at changes that could affect much bigger parts of the central bank's operations.
—Steve Liesman,matt Peterson, CNBC, 4 May 2026
This includes soaring gas prices at the pump, seesawing stock markets, rising food and fertilizer prices, higher shipping-insurance costs, and fuel shortages that have touched off violence, work stoppages, and profiteering in parts of Asia and Africa.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
In one of the most touching parts of her sensational 90-minute performance, the singer invited Green to join her onstage alongside Little Big Town (who performed earlier in the day).
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 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
Aircraft landing on one of the main runways at Newark come sailing in, low, over multiple lanes of traffic on the Turnpike, which is one of the most congested parts of Interstate 95.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2026
After deliberating for parts of three days during the punishment phase of the trial, some jurors told the Tribune the decision to impose the death penalty had been a difficult one.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
In many parts of the English-speaking world and Latin America, there’s still a big stigma about men dancing.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 May 2026
At the same time, diesel prices surged to new records in parts of the region, with some areas touching the $6-per-gallon mark.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
Some parts will remain closed for work even after next year's reopening, notably the wing containing Babylon's Ishtar Gate.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
Warsh is also hinting at changes that could affect much bigger parts of the central bank's operations.
—Steve Liesman,matt Peterson, CNBC, 4 May 2026
This includes soaring gas prices at the pump, seesawing stock markets, rising food and fertilizer prices, higher shipping-insurance costs, and fuel shortages that have touched off violence, work stoppages, and profiteering in parts of Asia and Africa.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
In one of the most touching parts of her sensational 90-minute performance, the singer invited Green to join her onstage alongside Little Big Town (who performed earlier in the day).
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 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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His worst deed was to destroy USAID, the Agency for International Development, which had been our main civilian instrument for fostering survival, hope and democracy in foreign lands.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Most families keep some of the liquid for houseplants or gardening, but most of it goes to land conservation partners to be used as fertilizer, said founder and CEO Emily Nelson.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Check out our top picks for achieving his look like a bold pair of eyeglasses, clean suit separates, a crisp shirt and standout accessories including brooches, pocket squares and more!—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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But one thing that separates Monroe from his brothers?—
Tracy Kimball,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Moon moves through your 7th House of Partnership, making interactions more direct and emotionally charged in subtle ways.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Both days could produce thunderstorms but Thursday has the higher likelihood of storms as the front moves through.—
Rachael Jay,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
Verb
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At the end of the fiscal year, the DOC determines its spending across areas like prison upkeep, the cost of settling lawsuits and workers’ claims, then divides that cost among all the people who were incarcerated at the time, Barrett said.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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The model divides decision-making into three layers, including base, action, and evaluation.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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No spoilers, but the deal with the devil that Joan made decades earlier to sacrifice her own ambitions of becoming a writer in exchange for becoming a wife finally dies.—
Laura Zigman,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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If the whale dies at sea, their work may seem pointless in retrospect.—
Jessica Camille Aguirre,
New Yorker,
2 May 2026
Noun
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But cost pressures have escalated quickly in many regions.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Once repair is complete, growth hormone activates a brainstem region called the locus coeruleus, which gently nudges you toward waking.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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African oil producers face a more volatile future after the United Arab Emirates exits OPEC on May 1 — a move that could weaken a cartel many of them rely on to support prices.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Nick Jonas exits his hotel in New York on April 24.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The new map splits that into three districts, all of which tilt Republican, and Castor's seat now includes more conservative rural areas.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Murray’s shooting splits, dragged down by his 4-for-17 Game 6, were just as unflattering.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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“Parts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parts. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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