SEGMENTS Synonyms: 106 Similar and Opposite Words

segments 1 of 2

noun

plural of segment

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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segments

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of segment

as in quarters

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Recent Examples of segments

Noun

Rather than presenting a tightly edited wardrobe, the collection offered a broad vision of contemporary luxury that appealed to multiple customer segments. — Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Standalone segments in the anthology will focus on different objects, entities or events under the containment-breach narrative. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 6 July 2026 But Czinger Vehicles’ brand communications head Max Morice noted during a tour of the site that the company intends to move into higher-volume segments further down the road. — Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026 Here’s a look at how some of the segments of the market are doing and what’s new. — Hang Nguyen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026 Under this framework, the tokamak is broken down into modular segments that sit on top of one another. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026 There have been earthquakes of this magnitude in the past that ruptured different segments of very long faults, creating the appearance of two different earthquakes but that were actually ruptures from the same event. — Sylvain Barbot, The Conversation, 26 June 2026 Like many prospects who visited the Wizards before a draft, Dybantsa met with many segments of the organization, including the player engagement department, analytics specialists and the coaches, Dawkins said. — Josh Robbins, New York Times, 26 June 2026 The North Carolina Turnpike Authority is adjusting toll rates on five segments of the I-485 South Express Lanes beginning on Sunday. — Dj Simmons june 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for segments

Noun

Companies in industrial parts, software, consulting and life sciences were the other sectors in the Southland that attracted venture investments.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Striking is a reproduction of a metallic structure with moving and rotating mechanical parts that reflected Lagerfeld’s Bauhaus influences, with 18 fur coats on display that seem to float and dance.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Definition of parts

Verb

While designing the Guggenheim in Bilbao, Spain, in the 1990s, the architect would sit by the river that bifurcates the city, looking at different metal treatments.

— Belinda Luscombe, Time, 6 Dec. 2025
For example, Highway 17 currently bifurcates a piece planners hope to lock in through Los Gatos.

— San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 July 2021

Definition of bifurcates

Verb

Flex is designed for the professional who splits time between the kitchen table, a coffee shop, and a hot desk.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Just off the Little River, in the woodsy historic Sherwood Forest neighborhood, Northeast 85th Street splits in two around the mound, marked by a pair of signs.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

Definition of splits

Noun

The most vivid sections focus on Garland, whose mood swings Minelli had to manage as a teenager, said The Sunday Times.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 9 July 2026
Working with sections about 2 inches wide, wrap the hair firmly around a silk heatless curling ribbon, directing the hair away from the face.

— Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 8 July 2026

Definition of sections

Noun

Voters have given the go-ahead to add four more members, which some fear could leave the board with one Black member out of nine.

— Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
KiMi Robinson Ahead of an event that was speculated to be Swift and Kelce's rehearsal dinner at MSG on July 2, members of the couple's inner circle were mobilizing across New York City.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Definition of members

Verb

In the dark comedy Maddie’s Secret, Early dissects the odd eroticism of online food content.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026
The three-part docuseries, directed by Nick Green and told by key players inside the courtroom, dissects the trial of Michael Jackson and his complex legacy.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 20 May 2026

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