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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

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verb

present tense third-person singular of segment
as in quarters

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Recent Examples of segments
Noun
Use a sharp knife in a sawing motion to cut the log of dough into 4 segments, each about 2 inches wide. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026 The bank said the coffee category is one of the most rapidly growing segments in the restaurant industry. — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026 Donalds is among the Republicans across the country navigating what many see as a challenging electoral environment for Republicans, complicated further by backlash to Trump among some segments of the Republican base. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2026 Hundreds of unique tags now sort some 400+ interviews into 11,000 short segments, which the site calls stories. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026 The other thing is that the junction between segments can be a distinct environment, one where cells are exposed to influences from both of the neighboring identities. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026 Sequencing a genome from old, rootless hair was once impossible, because the DNA within them has broken into very short segments. — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026 The contest has quickly become a focal point in the fight for Senate control, and Rogers is working to appeal to segments of Michigan's Democratic electorate. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026 The contest has quickly become a focal point in the fight for control of the Senate, and Rogers is working to appeal to segments of Michigan's Democratic electorate. — CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for segments
  1. parts
  2. bifurcates
  3. portions
  4. splits
  5. sections
  6. divides
  7. members
  8. dissects
Noun
  • By putting it in front of Binance's wide base of users, Circle is betting its flagship product can gain ground internationally and help build out other parts of the business.
    — Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
  • That facility is designed to help train the Atlas robots on tasks such as sequencing automotive parts and placing the components in the correct order for assembly.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 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
Noun
  • About 3 to 6 inches of rain was forecast for Guerrero and Michoacán states, with smaller amounts possible for coastal portions of Oaxaca, Colima and Jalisco states.
    — DESIREE BROOKS, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Police said investigators were later shown clips from Peters’ Twitch account that captured portions of the evening.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of portions
Verb
  • Ars Video On a standard smartphone, the app splits the screen with the timeline at the bottom and preview up top.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026
  • If somehow Colorado splits these four games, the Buffaloes may be OK, but this has wheels-off 0-4 potential.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of splits
Noun
  • But other sections, like artificial language, are no longer in use.
    — Beth Kania-Gosche, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The complaint accused Blake of violating 11 sections of the city charter, including misuse of official position, special consideration or treatment and engaging in activities incompatible with his office.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of sections
Verb
  • Some may occur randomly when a cell divides and replicates its DNA.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The Los Angeles native divides his time between multiple Dropout shows and his job as announcer for Jimmy Kimmel Live!
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of divides
Noun
  • Every Washington Nationals player filtered into the news conference room at Nationals Park on Friday afternoon, taking their seats among Cade Cavalli’s family, team ownership and staff members.
    — Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Garlin was accused by members of the cast and crew of inappropriate verbal conduct, unwanted physical contact, including hugging and touching, and behavior that some employees described as creating an uncomfortable work environment.
    — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of members
Verb
  • Julie Nolke, a viral YouTube star who comedically dissects the anxieties and foibles of Millennial woman, is creating a new series for the service.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Ward dissects the Black experience in America, reflects on her own experience as a young Black girl growing up in poverty in southern Mississippi, lauds the writers who influenced her, and examines her own motivations as a writer.
    — The Know, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of dissects

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“Segments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/segments. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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