as in parts
one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled
I think I lost one segment of this model kit
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Recent Examples of segments
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
In addition to format changes, the new season will feature the return of fan-favorite segments like Elmo’s World and Cookie Monster’s Foodie Truck.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
Mac sales, driven by strength in MacBook Air, were up in all geographic segments, with CFO Kevan Parekh calling out strong double-digit growth in emerging markets.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
When asked about the rate of gains for the niche and premium fragrance segments, Puig said it’s been about 10 years that the niche perfume category grows fastest among fragrance segments.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
In-between filming segments for Live, O'Connell caught up with Ripa and Consuelos in Ripa's dressing room.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
As with all anthologies, some segments are better than others.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Market positioning and competitive edge The UN World Tourism Organization notes that ecotourism and sustainable travel are among the fastest-growing segments of global tourism.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Many former competitors leverage their years of in-ring experience to help shape the matches and segments fans see each week.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Still, both Kimberly-Clark and Kenvue make name-brand products in segments where consumers are less likely to shift to store brands, including hair care, skin care, feminine products and mouth care, according to Circana.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
In addition to format changes, the new season will feature the return of fan-favorite segments like Elmo’s World and Cookie Monster’s Foodie Truck.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
Mac sales, driven by strength in MacBook Air, were up in all geographic segments, with CFO Kevan Parekh calling out strong double-digit growth in emerging markets.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
When asked about the rate of gains for the niche and premium fragrance segments, Puig said it’s been about 10 years that the niche perfume category grows fastest among fragrance segments.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
In-between filming segments for Live, O'Connell caught up with Ripa and Consuelos in Ripa's dressing room.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
As with all anthologies, some segments are better than others.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Market positioning and competitive edge The UN World Tourism Organization notes that ecotourism and sustainable travel are among the fastest-growing segments of global tourism.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Many former competitors leverage their years of in-ring experience to help shape the matches and segments fans see each week.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for segments
Noun
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The parts were gradually lining up for a potential return to the five-piece Rumours-era roster.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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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
Noun
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Prime rib dinners are available in portions for two ($125), four ($250), five to eight ($400), or for groups of nine to 16 ($625), and include au jus and creamy horseradish, house salad, mushrooms, mashed potatoes, and corn.—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The service was crisp, the portions were highly generous (don’t miss the breakfast buffet).—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Imaging tools come into play The team then used imaging tools, such as hospital and micro-CT scans, thin sections, X-ray spectroscopy, clay analyses, and examination of the discovery site.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Surgeons operated on the boy, removing the magnets and damaged sections of his intestines.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Some Christian groups in Nigeria, however, have called for more to be done to protect members of their faith, as violence has undeniably affected the nation.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
2 Nov. 2025
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Plus, having some extra small plates around before the big meal is a clever way to keep hungry family members out of the kitchen.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 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
Verb
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Food apartheid in Metcalfe Park Census data show how sharply the food access crisis divides Milwaukee.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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What divides him from Burton is that Hopkins, by a miracle, summoned the clarity to renounce his own destruction.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Dill’s lab, which dissects ticks to check for Lyme and other diseases, seemed far removed from campus culture wars.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Housel is known for his bestseller The Psychology of Money, which dissects how people’s previous beliefs, behaviors, and emotions impact finances.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rancho Cordova was shaped in part by Folsom Boulevard, which bisects the densest section of the city and served, historically, as a highway stretching northeast from downtown Sacramento, said City Councilmember Linda Budge.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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On August 20, Israel approved the construction of the controversial E1 settlement that effectively bisects the West Bank; Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich explicitly framed the move as a response to calls for Palestinian statehood.—
SHIRA EFRON,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Segments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/segments. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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