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
Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
Improvements over the last 15 years in an imaging technique called cryo-EM (cryogenic electron microscopy) have enabled researchers to see the flagellar motor’s component parts.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
How To Target Tough Areas For larger areas that are too difficult to maintain in one go, work on the perimeter with mowing, pulling the vines by hand, or spraying herbicide to keep it from spreading to other parts of the yard.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
The agency also warned the first tsunami waves could reach parts of the northern coastline immediately.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Both firms highlight the opportunity for satellite internet companies to reach millions of unconnected people in remote parts of the continent.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The affected area was being used for parts storage and logistics for Rivian's upcoming R2, which is a crucial product for the company that's expected to be on sale this spring.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Last year, that committee dramatically reworked Bass’ budget, shifting cuts to other parts of the city workforce.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The Meadowview Station was once the southernmost stop, and people would go there from other parts of South Sacramento and Elk Grove to park and ride.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 14 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
Communities in the Midwest are cleaning up after tornadoes and severe storms tracked through parts of Iowa, Illinois and Missouri on Friday.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
Improvements over the last 15 years in an imaging technique called cryo-EM (cryogenic electron microscopy) have enabled researchers to see the flagellar motor’s component parts.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
How To Target Tough Areas For larger areas that are too difficult to maintain in one go, work on the perimeter with mowing, pulling the vines by hand, or spraying herbicide to keep it from spreading to other parts of the yard.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
The agency also warned the first tsunami waves could reach parts of the northern coastline immediately.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Both firms highlight the opportunity for satellite internet companies to reach millions of unconnected people in remote parts of the continent.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The affected area was being used for parts storage and logistics for Rivian's upcoming R2, which is a crucial product for the company that's expected to be on sale this spring.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Last year, that committee dramatically reworked Bass’ budget, shifting cuts to other parts of the city workforce.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The Meadowview Station was once the southernmost stop, and people would go there from other parts of South Sacramento and Elk Grove to park and ride.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 14 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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This land, now dotted with Russian mines, is currently inaccessible.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The state’s population is projected to balloon further with even more residential sprawl and water demands, while harming its environment and natural lands.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But one thing that separates Monroe from his brothers?—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2026
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This was the second showdown vote on the commission for Kelly, a longtime Miami-Dade business that wants to move its Doral headquarters to a larger campus on land that sits outside the county’s Urban Development Boundary (UDB), which separates suburban development from rural areas.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Each of us moves through a world strewn with figurative mountains and molehills, continually assessing what matters more and what matters less.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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What was a human being a second before is now a head bobbing among the waves as the vessel moves quickly away.—
David Szondy
April 19,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Pledge is meaningless if the president of the United States lies to us, divides us, bullies us and steals from us.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Now Kocak is a writer, podcaster (Private Parts Unknown), and comedian who divides her time between Austin, Texas and Los Angeles.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Domestic violence suspect crashes, dies while fleeing police A man suspected in a domestic violence incident Friday morning in Plymouth led police on a brief chase on Route 3 before ultimately crashing his car into another vehicle and dying.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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When a patient dies from a preventable error, the doctors and nurses go home.—
Joe Kiani,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Although United want to add two midfielders, doing both at a price point in the £70m-plus region — echoing their three big signings last summer — might be beyond their finances this time round, given the further squad strengthening required.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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This warns of just how much hotter water temperatures could get in this region during the coming weeks and months.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Rihanna exits the famous César restaurant after a late night out in Paris on April 21.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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The policy, called Bet Protect+, will replace FanDuel’s basic Bet Protect program, which voids bets for first-quarter injury exits without requiring an upfront charge.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nuclear power takes advantage of the energy released when the nucleus of an atom, such as uranium, splits in a process called fission.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Eyes on the primary runoff The Democratic race doesn't feature notable policy splits along the lines of the progressive-moderate fissures that have opened around the country.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Parts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parts. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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