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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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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as in divides
to set or force apart
parted the prongs with pliers
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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 Feb. 2026
The interceptor serves parts of Virginia and Maryland.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Most of the rest of South Florida is in severe drought and parts of the Everglades and Big Cypress National Preserve are in extreme drought conditions.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Tucked into South Carolina’s Upstate region, Greenville has quietly become one of the Southeast’s most appealing small cities—equal parts outdoorsy, food-driven, and easy to explore.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
As a result, the island nation has had to shutter parts of its economy, while public services are struggling to operate.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
If left untreated, squamous cell carcinoma may grow deeper into the skin, causing painful symptoms and metastasizing to other parts of the body.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Always searching for the next great bite both at home and abroad, Rachel loves that living in Qatar makes so many parts of the world so easily accessible.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
These parts include the arm segments, mounting brackets, and exterior panels.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
In other parts of the country, popular anger is bubbling to the surface.
—Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
The interceptor serves parts of Virginia and Maryland.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Most of the rest of South Florida is in severe drought and parts of the Everglades and Big Cypress National Preserve are in extreme drought conditions.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Tucked into South Carolina’s Upstate region, Greenville has quietly become one of the Southeast’s most appealing small cities—equal parts outdoorsy, food-driven, and easy to explore.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
As a result, the island nation has had to shutter parts of its economy, while public services are struggling to operate.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
If left untreated, squamous cell carcinoma may grow deeper into the skin, causing painful symptoms and metastasizing to other parts of the body.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Always searching for the next great bite both at home and abroad, Rachel loves that living in Qatar makes so many parts of the world so easily accessible.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
These parts include the arm segments, mounting brackets, and exterior panels.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 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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Former owner Frank Tysen bought the hotel in 1987 and expanded the hotel’s footprint as neighboring land became available.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The company has engaged defense forces beyond Australia as interest in autonomous land systems accelerates.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In flying cars, that difference often separates experimental designs from aircraft ready for real-world service.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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This level of oversight and focus is what separates expert DHI centers from clinics that merely advertise the technique.—
Daniel Fusch,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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An annular solar eclipse happens when the moon moves between Earth and the sun, but is too far from Earth to completely cover the sun's disk.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Every year from approximately November 22 to December 21, the sun moves through the ninth sign of the zodiac, Sagittarius, symbolized by the Archer.—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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School meal bill divides Republicans Shane’s bill passed the Senate on Wednesday by a vote of 22-18, with nine Republicans joining all nine Democrats in opposition.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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The hardiness zone map divides the United States into 13 areas, and plants are assigned zone numbers based on their tolerance to cold temperatures.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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The young couple ultimately plans to get married, and Heathcliff – haunted by visions of Catherine – dies.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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However, Paxton’s opinion specified that requirement only applies in cases where an inmate dies on jail property, as opposed to, for example, in a hospital while still in custody.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, Putin wants Kyiv to withdraw its forces from the four eastern regions Moscow has occupied but doesn't fully control.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Ten backcountry skiers were reported missing Tuesday after an avalanche near Castle Peak north of Truckee, as snow and winds battered the Tahoe region.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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While there are several sports funds, exits are relatively rare.—
Luisa Beltran,
Sportico.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Departures remained elevated, with 262 CFO exits worldwide—2% higher than 2024 and 5% above the seven‑year average—but appointments outpaced exits by 54 roles, the widest gap since Russell Reynolds began tracking CFO turnover in 2019.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Birdie’s life splits apart when her parents separate, her father taking Birdie’s beloved sister and her mother going on the run with Birdie.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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In late 2025, Gee and nine of her classmates at Monroe County High School spent 33 days studying under sculptor Andrew Wielawski, who splits his time between his studios in south central rural Kentucky and Italy.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Parts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parts. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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