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
Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
These are powerful places exploring dark parts of American history, like segregation and slavery.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
The musician requested that some parts be rewritten, specifically scenes that involved his family and Starkey, who was his first wife.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
The military also used paramotors to carry out attacks in parts of Myanmar hit by a deadly earthquake in March, the United Nations said in April.
—CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
The Palisades Fire killed 12 people and largely destroyed the Pacific Palisades and parts of Malibu.
—Pilar Arias , Matt Finn , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
This mini suede tote bag is equal parts trendy and practical.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The luckier Green Mountain Boys used couch parts for pillows; most lay on the bare floor.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
The Six of Cups asks you to revisit your past—not to dwell, but to reclaim lost parts of yourself.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
Now a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications spells trouble for those like Coverdale in rural parts of the country who rely on immigrants to fill vacancies in skilled professions like education and health care.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
These are powerful places exploring dark parts of American history, like segregation and slavery.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
The musician requested that some parts be rewritten, specifically scenes that involved his family and Starkey, who was his first wife.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
The military also used paramotors to carry out attacks in parts of Myanmar hit by a deadly earthquake in March, the United Nations said in April.
—CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
The Palisades Fire killed 12 people and largely destroyed the Pacific Palisades and parts of Malibu.
—Pilar Arias , Matt Finn , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
This mini suede tote bag is equal parts trendy and practical.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The luckier Green Mountain Boys used couch parts for pillows; most lay on the bare floor.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
The Six of Cups asks you to revisit your past—not to dwell, but to reclaim lost parts of yourself.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parts
Noun
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Tartar Fire has been burning on private land.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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While local residents hope a new plant could bring economic growth, unanswered questions about use of the additional land are making some uneasy.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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What separates good from great Three habits predict satisfaction more than any headline claim.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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To one side, a dual-sided fireplace separates the formal living room and the study, while decorative wallpaper and hardwood flooring pop in the formal dining room across the hall.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The platform has been heavily criticized over the last year by users who’ve said their smart home gadgets have been left to wither as Google moves away from Assistant and focuses on Gemini.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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As the seasons shift, the divide between tropical Gulf air and cooler Canadian air usually moves farther south across the United States, the weather service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Analysts say this has pulled the faith’s center of gravity toward the more conservative global south, deepening divides with the West’s more liberal outlook.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Attached to each loop is a polymerase enzyme, which serves a critical function every time a cell divides.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Renowned conservationist Jane Goodall dies Jane Goodall, the British primatologist and conservationist best known for her intimate studies of chimpanzees, died aged 91.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement In the quest to lure out Iblis, Khalid kills Ka-young’s grandmother, who dies protecting Min-ji.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There will be some tough picking in there, but typically the predicting business gets a little easier in region play.—
Tyler Palmateer,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Oct. 2025
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Less rainfall to start this autumn in southeast Michigan can be attributed in part to lack of hurricane impact on the Great Lakes region, the NWS office said.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Both of the Bills’ AFC title game exits have come at Arrowhead Stadium.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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And the race could tighten further if Sliwa exits the race.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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It was also reported some time ago that when Warner Bros Discovery splits in the spring, De Luca and Abdy would continue to lead the motion picture side.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
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The current Utah congressional map splits Salt Lake City.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Parts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parts. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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