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
Arkansas Online, 17 Mar. 2026
Highs above 90 degrees Fahrenheit are expected to be widespread in Southern California, with parts of Arizona and Nevada reaching the triple digits.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Historically, anti-LGBTQ laws have been entrenched in many parts of Africa, a predominantly conservative continent.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Across the border, orange winter storm warnings have been posted across parts of Ontario and Quebec, where as much as 20 inches of snow may fall and gusts are forecast to reach 50 mph in places, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
His state board district encompasses Parker, Hood and Somervell counties and parts of Tarrant and Johnson counties.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
The menu also features a Sonoran hot dog, which can be hard to find in parts of Texas.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
Not just from South Florida, but from any parts of the world.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
As conflict destabilizes parts of the Middle East, the ripple effects are already reaching the region’s luxury economy, which has become a promising growth engine for a struggling global sector.
—Tara Donaldson, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
Blizzards buried parts of Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota while torrential rains flooded homes and washed out roads in Hawaii.
—Arkansas Online, 17 Mar. 2026
Highs above 90 degrees Fahrenheit are expected to be widespread in Southern California, with parts of Arizona and Nevada reaching the triple digits.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Historically, anti-LGBTQ laws have been entrenched in many parts of Africa, a predominantly conservative continent.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Across the border, orange winter storm warnings have been posted across parts of Ontario and Quebec, where as much as 20 inches of snow may fall and gusts are forecast to reach 50 mph in places, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
His state board district encompasses Parker, Hood and Somervell counties and parts of Tarrant and Johnson counties.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
The menu also features a Sonoran hot dog, which can be hard to find in parts of Texas.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
Not just from South Florida, but from any parts of the world.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
As conflict destabilizes parts of the Middle East, the ripple effects are already reaching the region’s luxury economy, which has become a promising growth engine for a struggling global sector.
—Tara Donaldson, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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Traditional supersonic aircraft generate loud sonic booms that have long restricted commercial flights over land.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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Lugo lives in Parker, very close to the Crowsnest land.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sedlander said the agents backed Olivar up against the wood railing that separates the public area from where the parties sit.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Historically, the Red Sea has been invaluable, with around one-tenth of global seaborne oil shipments passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, an even narrower bottleneck of just 16 miles that separates the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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After that, the Moon moves from AQUARIUS into PISCES.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Continue reading … HIGH STEAKS — Steakhouse chain's dress code crackdown divides diners across social media.—
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FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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How iftar dinner helps bridge divides Latif leads the Islamic Center of New York City, where volunteers recently prepared an evening iftar meal of chicken and rice and dates.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The problem isn’t that the character dies — that much was inevitable — but that she’s so casually eliminated.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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Under Texas law, a person can be charged with murder if through their drug distribution or dealing of fentanyl someone else dies.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Fuel costs typically vary by region, with some areas having much lower gas prices than others.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the executives from several of the vendors that built out the state’s four-region 911 system encouraged the Assembly Committee on Emergency Management to reject Cal OES’ decision to transition to the statewide design.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nicole Kidman exits the theater on her phone and wanders into a side room; Jessie Buckley strolls out of the theater talking about snacks.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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They will also be notified of other account activities, such as when their kid adds a new contact or exits a pre-approved group chat.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Griffin Creek, a 25-year-old living in southern Oregon and working in IT, makes $20 an hour and splits $1,500 rent for a 900-square-foot apartment with his girlfriend.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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Nayak splits a three-bedroom house with two fellow Amazon employees.—
Celia Fernandez
Zachary Green,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Parts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parts. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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