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
Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 16 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
Social media companies have argued the ban could push children into unregulated parts of the internet and on to less safe sites and platforms.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 15 June 2026
With the first weekend over, fans say the city has been a blast, but some parts could have been better organized.
—Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Tehran has not released a list of attendees, which could hint at what backing the deal has from parts of the Iranian political establishment.
—Emma Graham, CNBC, 15 June 2026
While the atmosphere should be equal parts raucous and circus at Madison Square Garden on Monday night, the Spurs are desperate to win a basketball game in the middle of it all.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 9 June 2026
One of the best parts of Dragon Striker is its visual artistry.
—Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 8 June 2026
The show is formatted in two parts.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 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
The base, spread across parts of Kern, Los Angeles and San Bernadino counties, is located about 100 miles north of Los Angeles.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 16 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
Social media companies have argued the ban could push children into unregulated parts of the internet and on to less safe sites and platforms.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 15 June 2026
With the first weekend over, fans say the city has been a blast, but some parts could have been better organized.
—Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Tehran has not released a list of attendees, which could hint at what backing the deal has from parts of the Iranian political establishment.
—Emma Graham, CNBC, 15 June 2026
While the atmosphere should be equal parts raucous and circus at Madison Square Garden on Monday night, the Spurs are desperate to win a basketball game in the middle of it all.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 9 June 2026
One of the best parts of Dragon Striker is its visual artistry.
—Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 8 June 2026
The show is formatted in two parts.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 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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The United States often feels more fractured than fraternal, a search for commonality hard to find in a land of boundaries drawn harder each day.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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What to do nearby Play Cativo is surrounded by national park land.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Keepy-uppies with those on you really separates the men from the boys.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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There is a quality that separates organizations that find a way from those that don't.—
Chris Rosenberg,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2026
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Al Weaver, a frequent British television actor, plays Leonard Finch, a curate who moves to Grantchester to assist James Norton’s vicar character Sidney Chambers.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
14 June 2026
Verb
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This essentially divides the matches into quarters, which is how American spectators prefer to mark the passage of time.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
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There’s always at least one Love Island USA contestant who divides viewers, and for Season 8, that person is Melanie Moreno.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The funds, which are repaid when the homeowner dies or permanently moves out of the home, can also be used for virtually any purpose, including medical expenses, home improvements, debt repayment or supplementing retirement income.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Furthermore, if a woman’s legal husband dies, in most states she is entitled to a marital share of his assets, regardless of his will.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Across California’s capital region, many businesses have announced plans to screen some — or all — of the World Cup matches for the most dedicated of fans.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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And in a fast-growing region like Charlotte, advocates say those pressures are only likely to intensify if the gap between supply and demand continues to widen.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Zaniewska and Martinez’s approach to getting the best out of a common trait in their players also diverges.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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RedNotes users This is where WorkBuddy diverges sharply from many Western counterparts.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The video ends after the man with the knife exits the train and sits on a bench on a platform.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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The Swiss, meanwhile, are still trying to push beyond a familiar ceiling after a string of World Cup exits in the last 16 or earlier.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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“Parts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parts. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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