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
Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
In some instances, Walmart showed one offer to the driver, but would instead split or change parts of the order after the driver accepted the offer, causing the driver to receive less than initially advertised.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
Executive Director Ty Kovach noted that the acquisition advances the agency’s mission to provide equitable access to nature, particularly in underserved parts of the county.
—Yadira Sanchez Olson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
That streak of isolationism resonated with parts of his MAGA coalition.
—Toluse Olorunnipa, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Up to two inches of snow is expected across much of the Baltimore metro, central Maryland and parts of the eastern shore before the event wraps up Tuesday morning.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Last week, parts of New York City saw nearly two feet in a span of twenty-four hours, and bright blue skies the following day.
—Françoise Mouly, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
SpaceX had warned ahead of launch that parts of Central Florida could experience one or more sonic booms.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
In late September 2020, the hospitality world, including foodies around the world, watched in horror as parts of this beloved resort, including the restaurant, were consumed by the Glass Fire.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
The other four are among a number of pro-Palestinian noncitizens targeted by federal immigration authorities last year, after protests against Israel’s military operation that devastated large parts of Gaza swept through the US.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
In some instances, Walmart showed one offer to the driver, but would instead split or change parts of the order after the driver accepted the offer, causing the driver to receive less than initially advertised.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
Executive Director Ty Kovach noted that the acquisition advances the agency’s mission to provide equitable access to nature, particularly in underserved parts of the county.
—Yadira Sanchez Olson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
That streak of isolationism resonated with parts of his MAGA coalition.
—Toluse Olorunnipa, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Up to two inches of snow is expected across much of the Baltimore metro, central Maryland and parts of the eastern shore before the event wraps up Tuesday morning.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Last week, parts of New York City saw nearly two feet in a span of twenty-four hours, and bright blue skies the following day.
—Françoise Mouly, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
SpaceX had warned ahead of launch that parts of Central Florida could experience one or more sonic booms.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
In late September 2020, the hospitality world, including foodies around the world, watched in horror as parts of this beloved resort, including the restaurant, were consumed by the Glass Fire.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 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
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The cost of the overall project may, conservatively, land in the $400 million to $500 million range, Tallen Capital Partners Founder, Chairman and CEO Terry Tallen said Friday.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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More fossil fuels burned means more emissions and more warming, while the ability of the ocean and land to absorb carbon dioxide continues to decrease.—
Michael Wysession,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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What separates this one from the rest?—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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And that can be what separates the good and the great at times.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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As the train moves through the Hudson Valley and up toward the Canadian border, riverfront towns give way to wide expanses of water and distant mountain peaks.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The bodywork also moves now — the wings literally adjust as the car moves around the track, which sounds made up but isn’t.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The county also divides properties into appraisal neighborhoods, which may not match how homeowners think about their communities.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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The food and drink Culinary offerings track the seasons through the ancient Japanese calendar, which divides the year into 72 micro-seasons.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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War spreads in the Middle East, a coaching legend dies, and several incumbents face tough primaries.—
Melinda Yao,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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There is no way to measure the emotional cost of dealing with what happens after a spouse dies and leaves financial arrangements in a mess.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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The minister has previously accused Ukraine of forcibly conscripting members of a roughly 75,000-strong community of ethnic Hungarians residing in the western Ukrainian region of Zakarpattia.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fresh air enters and exits the space without circulating from the regular ward, protecting the children not only from missile threats but also from potential infections from other patients.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Many run multiple strategies and manage huge pools of capital, which gives them a cushion when dealmaking or exits slow down.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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Traditional photon-pair sources rely on nonlinear crystals, where a powerful laser photon splits into two lower-energy photons.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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Apocryphal reports surfaced online this week that the Oscar winner was killed in an Iranian missile attack on Israel, where the filmmaker splits his time with LA.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Parts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parts. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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