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as in to divide
to set or force apart
You should split logs now for a winter's supply of wood.
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as in to polarize
to cause (people) to break up into opposing groups
The party split over which tax policy to endorse.
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as in breakup
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the split of the group into two factions marked the beginning of the end of the organization
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as in divided
disagreeing with each other
opinions are split on the subject
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Recent Examples of split
The Know, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
But the Torreys split their regular-season series with both Parker and Mission Hills and beat Mater Dei Catholic.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Evan Drellich, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
There was a four-way split of the $204,300 prize pot between Gabby Windey, Dolores Catania, Lord Ivar Mountbatten and Dylan Efron.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The heart pattern is simple, and the split band adds a little extra personality without commanding the whole look.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Birdie’s life splits apart when her parents separate, her father taking Birdie’s beloved sister and her mother going on the run with Birdie.
—The Know, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
But the Torreys split their regular-season series with both Parker and Mission Hills and beat Mater Dei Catholic.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
The players’ split would also likely go down over time, Meyer warned.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
There was a four-way split of the $204,300 prize pot between Gabby Windey, Dolores Catania, Lord Ivar Mountbatten and Dylan Efron.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Connor asked for a split seven-year term – four years in prison and three on probation.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The heart pattern is simple, and the split band adds a little extra personality without commanding the whole look.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for split
Verb
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Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital said the two men were hit near the ceasefire line that divides Gaza, with one half under Israeli military control.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Developer Scott Gibbel had initially presented plans for three buildings on the site, but, following mixed reviews from commissioners at a meeting in December, the proposal was revised, with a 218,700 square-foot structure divided into two separate buildings.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Recent protests amid corruption scandals, elite clan fissures, and governance failures suggest that nostalgia is again colliding with reality.—
Alejandro Reyes,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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This Colorado Avalanche season was nearly fissure-free during the first half.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Public relationship milestones may arrive—engagements, breakups, or defining conversations that put love front and center.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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But far from throwing chocolates at her TV like Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, Nicole Kidman looks just as carefree and in love with life as any romantic lead just before the third-act breakup and grand gesture portion of events.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Israel and Hamas remain divided over the timeline and scope of Israel's withdrawal and the demilitarization of the enclave after nearly two decades of Hamas rule.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Israel and Hamas remain divided over the timeline and scope of Israel’s withdrawal and the demilitarization of the enclave after nearly two decades of Hamas rule.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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While Western thought often separates the two, in Chinese culture, emotion and reason are more deeply intertwined.—
Precious Adesina,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Wasserman, who separated from his wife, Laura, in 2021, has denied the allegations.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That said, her favorites are crevice tools for furniture, upholstery brushes for delicate surfaces, and extension wands for high-up areas.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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In addition to using soft sponges and rags, Martha recommends using cotton swabs to apply the cream to tight spots and crevices when cleaning.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Her father, Amrit, a high-ranking civil servant, was born in Punjab before the partition that divided the subcontinent.—
Rebecca Traister,
Vulture,
10 Feb. 2026
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Interior work would include cleaning and restoring several features, removing non-historic partitions, and adding new walls, ceilings, floors, bathrooms, exit stairways, an elevator, as well as new lighting and millwork.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Republican strategists argue the message risks looking disconnected from voters’ daily concerns.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Feb. 2026
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There was also another hose disconnected for driving cooling, which affects airflow.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Split.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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