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
Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
The Mayo Clinic explains that it’s often not found until the cancer has already spread to multiple parts of the body.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
That’s a significant contrast to other parts of the Forbidden City, marked by wide open spaces intended to represent the grandeur of imperial power and territory.
—Fred He, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
House District 24 includes parts of Crawford and Washington counties.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2025
In particular, the city’s stormwater system is failing as pipes have eroded and caused sinkholes to pop up in some parts of the city.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
With Britain’s strongest sector, finance, benefiting from higher interest rates, and Germany’s motor vehicles and parts, struggling with tariffs and weak demand, the rivalry between the two economies is one to watch.
—Adam Gale, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
While wild game roadkill are usually allowed to be picked up and taken home to eat in many parts of the country, some animals accidentally killed by a motor vehicle first require state notification, a license and other steps.
—Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
The striped croissant has stripes of raspberry baked in parts of the dough and a raspberry fruit filling inside.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
The parts were gradually lining up for a potential return to the five-piece Rumours-era roster.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
The Mayo Clinic explains that it’s often not found until the cancer has already spread to multiple parts of the body.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
That’s a significant contrast to other parts of the Forbidden City, marked by wide open spaces intended to represent the grandeur of imperial power and territory.
—Fred He, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
House District 24 includes parts of Crawford and Washington counties.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2025
In particular, the city’s stormwater system is failing as pipes have eroded and caused sinkholes to pop up in some parts of the city.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
With Britain’s strongest sector, finance, benefiting from higher interest rates, and Germany’s motor vehicles and parts, struggling with tariffs and weak demand, the rivalry between the two economies is one to watch.
—Adam Gale, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
While wild game roadkill are usually allowed to be picked up and taken home to eat in many parts of the country, some animals accidentally killed by a motor vehicle first require state notification, a license and other steps.
—Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
The striped croissant has stripes of raspberry baked in parts of the dough and a raspberry fruit filling inside.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parts
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Advertisement Restoring degraded land offers similar payoffs.—
Kaveh Zahedi,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
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For instance, the Bangladesh delta, one of the most fertile and densely populated areas in the world, is already experiencing problems, including salinity intrusion, rising sea levels and the loss of arable land.—
Pintu Kumar Mahla,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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One key feature that separates this sweet treat from other pumpkin pies is the fluffy egg whites.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Nov. 2025
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Try to lift those pumpkins by the stem, and the rest of the squash separates and goes splat on the ground.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The four-meter-wide telescope can detect faint shifts in light that reveal how plasma moves through the corona, allowing scientists to see the sun in unprecedented detail.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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As such, this is a program that will be very interesting to see develop over the coming years and one that the Russian Navy's key adversaries will be watching very closely, as this weapon moves toward operational capability.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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But sometimes, as the genetic code from each parent divides and replicates, changes are made.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Buriganga River divides the frame in two - on one side, a dense web of buildings and urban life; on the other, the shipyards where boats are repaired, rest or prepare to sail again.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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Steven Spielberg saw the original cut of the film prior to its release in which Katie dies, and convinced Peli to reshoot the more ominous ending where Featherston simply goes missing.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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While some tests can provide hints that someone has the condition, CTE can only be definitively diagnosed after a person dies and researchers can physically examine that person’s brain, Crary said.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Between 1560 and 1700, more than 500 women were tried for witchcraft in the southeast region, according to UK Parliament estimates.—
James Frater,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Fall is in full swing in the South, and while the most southern regions are just starting to see cooler temperatures, many of us are already bundling up for the season with our favorite sweaters to stay warm.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At 48 seconds, Tommy parks his truck and exits the vehicle.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Oct. 2025
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Why, Warner Bros’ One Battle After Another, which is the one-eyed giant among the blind with a $23 million domestic opening and equally great critical and audience exits with 95% certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, an A CinemaScore and a great 74% definite recommend on PostTrak.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Further encouraging campers to stay outdoors, the Walkabout splits those two entry doors with an outdoor cooking station.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
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Continuing on, the RichTok creator addressed how the couple splits their finances.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Parts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parts. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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