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Definition of segmentednext

segmented

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verb

past tense of segment

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Recent Examples of segmented
Adjective
Floor plans are also becoming more segmented, with larger homes organized into distinct zones. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026 In the United States, Loum-Martin noticed social circles often remain segmented, with African Americans in one place, while Caribbeans and Africans occupy other places, respectively. Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2026 Gold said Ascension likely could have blocked the weaker Kerberos implementation in its main network and supported it only in a segmented part that tightly restricted the accounts that could use it. Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025 Some areas are literally single hallways wedged between important rooms with nothing to find, while others are multi-segmented wings of a forest that could easily weave together organically if there wasn’t a mandate to play like a PS2 game. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for segmented
Recent Examples of Synonyms for segmented
Adjective
  • Without any specific consumer requests, Crowell said the brand experimented with the shadow’s function and formulation in the early stages of development.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Technology has significantly evolved since then, with 80% of 911 calls nationwide coming from wireless mobile devices rather than landlines tied to specific addresses.
    Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Was the discursive thread accidental, or emblematic of the two poles the AI industry is now bifurcated between?
    Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • London said the rental market is bifurcated, with older apartment complexes generally fuller than newer ones.
    Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
Adjective
  • Natural gas demand has increased among sectors where pipeline connections remain limited or temporary supply is needed.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Unlike previous Ebola outbreaks, this one is caused by the less common Bundibugyo strain, for which there are no proven vaccines and treatment options remain limited.
    Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The country has been divided for years between rival administrations, each backed by armed groups and foreign governments.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Wall Street divided on Fed outlook The war with Iran continues to add to the uncertainty.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Yet by selectivity, Ozarks ranks as the tenth most selective baccalaureate college in the country — outpacing schools with far larger endowments and far louder name recognition.
    Scott White, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Public and private schools can’t be compared because private schools are not required to take standard tests that measure both students and schools, and private schools are allowed to be selective in their student body.
    Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Zahavy dissected the process that went into Albert Einstein’s formulation of his General Relativity Theory, noting that the scientist’s thinking evolved through three phases – deduction, induction, and finally, abduction.
    Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In an exclusive preview of the bonus content, Emily Blunt‘s meteorologist Margaret Fairchild — who takes center stage in the film opposite Josh O’Connor — is dissected by the actress, director and more.
    Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Adjective
  • An agent identity without that originator context is incomplete, and so is any audit trail that shows which agent acted but not under whose authority or why the action was permitted.
    Shashwat Sehgal, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Worse than that, real-world sensor data is often so ambiguous, incomplete, and riddled with noise that the only way to describe it is borderline chaotic.
    David Szondy August 11, New Atlas, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The car had to be redesigned to accommodate the new structure, which is dominated by large glass panels and bisected by a central strip that runs from the windshield to the rear of the car.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 June 2026
  • Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino, Hotel and Spa is located adjacent to the mammoth Thornton Quarry, a south suburban landmark bisected by Interstate 294.
    Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026

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“Segmented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/segmented. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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