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
Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Agencies meticulously plan out public debuts, coordinate every detail of schedules and fan interactions and even oversee many parts of stars’ personal lives.
—Allison Cho, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Though all nine gave strong performances, vocalists Jihyo and Nayeon consistently stood out throughout the show, singing their parts as though their lives depended on it.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
While snow totals in some parts of the state were lower than initially forecast, the governor said freezing rain caused significant icing.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The winter storm that dumped a foot of snow on parts of Arkansas and encased much of the state in ice apparently contributed to two deaths.
—Anne Li, Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
The year started with a four-day streak of 70-degree highs; however, Oklahoma will soon see temperatures dip a bit into the mid-50s and 60s at the start of next week, with some parts of the state expecting snow.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 9 Jan. 2026
To address the problem, water managers many years ago lowered the levels, but the tree islands never recovered, leaving ghosts of islands that lack the elevation to support the majestic hardwoods found in other parts of the Everglades, such as cypress, pond apple and pop ash trees.
—Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Initial roles will focus on low-risk tasks such as sorting, sequencing, and transporting parts along the production line.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
The warnings come amid escalating unrest in Minneapolis following recent deadly encounters involving federal immigration agents during enforcement operations, which sparked large crowd responses and heightened tensions across parts of the city.
—Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Agencies meticulously plan out public debuts, coordinate every detail of schedules and fan interactions and even oversee many parts of stars’ personal lives.
—Allison Cho, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Though all nine gave strong performances, vocalists Jihyo and Nayeon consistently stood out throughout the show, singing their parts as though their lives depended on it.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
While snow totals in some parts of the state were lower than initially forecast, the governor said freezing rain caused significant icing.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The winter storm that dumped a foot of snow on parts of Arkansas and encased much of the state in ice apparently contributed to two deaths.
—Anne Li, Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
The year started with a four-day streak of 70-degree highs; however, Oklahoma will soon see temperatures dip a bit into the mid-50s and 60s at the start of next week, with some parts of the state expecting snow.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 9 Jan. 2026
To address the problem, water managers many years ago lowered the levels, but the tree islands never recovered, leaving ghosts of islands that lack the elevation to support the majestic hardwoods found in other parts of the Everglades, such as cypress, pond apple and pop ash trees.
—Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Initial roles will focus on low-risk tasks such as sorting, sequencing, and transporting parts along the production line.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parts
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When does this land on your desk?—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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An increasing number of bears had previously been observed spending more time on land during the summer, plundering birds’ nests in west Svalbard, and data had shown more adult females in east Svalbard spending more time in areas with bird colonies.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Once the company separates, Cahillane will serve as chief executive of Global Taste Elevation, the placeholder name for the spinoff with high-growth brands like Heinz and Philadelphia.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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What separates Hush from other slasher films of its ilk is how Flanagan and Siegel give its main character sharp instincts and depth, as well as a frightening use of silence.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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One slightly wrong rate in a budget, procurement forecast, or loan estimate easily moves millions of dollars in the wrong direction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Honda moves forward, turning to the right.—
Devon Lum,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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Netflix divides its huge subscriber base into thousands of these smaller communities, based on viewers’ past viewing behavior.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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Ellenberg noted that this history matters today since hate often begins not with violence but with language that divides and moments that make people feel more comfortable to look away than to speak up.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When the media are corrupted and play with the truth regarding political and ideological agendas, democracy dies.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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For example, perennials with remaining greenery should have no problem regrowing in spring, as their foliage dies back for winter anyway.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The federal government included Niscemi in a state of emergency declaration on Monday for three southern regions hard hit by Cyclone Harry and set aside an initial $120 million to be divided among them.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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By contrast, graduate enrollments of international students were up in other regions.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ensure no youth exits state custody alone.—
Sarah Healy Eagan,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
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Sanagustin, who exits as president of Pine Tree Entertainment for the role, will report to Tana Jamieson, co-head and executive vp creative affairs.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
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According to Harper's Bazaar, the royal family splits their time between the Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen and the Chancellery House at Fredensborg Palace, located on the island of Zealand in Denmark.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Clarke, whose splits and underlying numbers were dominant again, set up Fiala for two shot attempts, the second of which generated a rebound and created a scramble.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Parts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parts. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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