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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
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2025
The manager also didn’t rule out splitting closing responsibilities between the two.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 June 2025
James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Those two things feel kind of connected: The split Danielle Haim is presumably writing about was with Ariel Rechtshaid, who was a primary co-producer/co-writer on the previous three records.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 20 June 2025
Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
Wednesday’s game was postponed because of inclement weather, and the Royals will play a split doubleheader against the Cardinals on Thursday.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2025
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Verb
Some may have a laminated coating that can crack and split when exposed to heat, and synthetic woods may start to break down as well.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2025
The manager also didn’t rule out splitting closing responsibilities between the two.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 June 2025
Noun
Ramsey and the Dolphins headed for a surprise split when it was announced that both the organization and Ramsey were seeking a trade.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Those two things feel kind of connected: The split Danielle Haim is presumably writing about was with Ariel Rechtshaid, who was a primary co-producer/co-writer on the previous three records.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 20 June 2025
Adjective
The majority-female jury handed down its split verdict after a week of deliberation.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
Wednesday’s game was postponed because of inclement weather, and the Royals will play a split doubleheader against the Cardinals on Thursday.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for split
Verb
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The issue of getting more involved in the conflict has divided Trump's MAGA base, with some pointing to his campaign promise to keep America out of foreign wars.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
18 June 2025
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Record-Low Absorption Rates Absorption rates in Florida's six bearish markets—calculated as monthly sales divided by available inventory and indicating the percentage of inventory purchased monthly—are at local lows, according to Parcl Labs, and well below the three-year average.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Walter talks about developing the character of his protagonist’s son-in-law, whose right-wing politics are one of the causes of the family’s fissure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
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How that fissure affects DOGE is yet to be seen, but the White House has already requested $45 million in funding for the group’s operations next year, an Office of Management and Budget document shows.—
William Turton,
ProPublica,
10 June 2025
Noun
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What strikes me about the breakup songs on the album is that unlike some modern pop hits on that topic, which aren’t afraid to be overly dramatic and use expletives, yours seem pretty civil.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2025
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After the breakup, however, don’t expect your monthly expenses to go down by half.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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In our divided society, Juneteenth is more vital than ever.—
Rebecca L. Palmer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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For all the cry-cry about how the pressure is on the motion picture side in a divided entertainment conglom future, the Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy run studio, along with the Gunn and Safran run DC Studios, is on terra firma with plenty of downstream cash in store for Max from premium fare.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 June 2025
Verb
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In a game where the Angels and Nationals combined for 24 runs and 30 hits — with the 19 hits and 15 runs given up by the Angels’ pitching staff representing season-worst marks — what ultimately separated the teams was the Angels’ inability to come through with runners on base.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Jun-ho shoots the glass separating the VIPs’ watch tower from the game arena, getting In-ho’s attention.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Make sure to vacuum all carpets and rugs, including hard-to-reach nooks by using your vacuum crevice tool.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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Starting among the orange rocks, vaults, and spires of Arches National Park and passing through with the Colorado River–carved crevices of Canyonlands, this journey feels like a visit to Mars.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
11 June 2025
Noun
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His pointed remarks underscored the uncertainty facing the Palais de la Découverte, the scientific museum previously sealed off by a non-original partition wall.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
19 June 2025
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Under the statute, additional partition methods may be considered.—
Rusty Smith,
The Conversation,
11 June 2025
Verb
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As highlighted in the report, empathetic managers reduce uncertainty stress by 37% and disconnect by nearly 50%.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 June 2025
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“Split.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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