as in to divide
to set or force apart
split logs for the winter's supply of wood
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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
Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
As with Billboard’s yearly recaps, multiple writers or producers split points for each song equally (and the dividing of points will lead to occasional ties on rankings).
—Xander Zellner, Billboard, 14 May 2025
Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The new tour follows decades of tension between the brothers, who last performed together during Oasis’ 2009 tour before an infamous backstage blow-up in Paris led to the band’s split.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 22 Apr. 2025
Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Many progressives remain split over the 2024 presidential election, including how the party handled questions about Biden's acuity while in office.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
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Verb
In 2019, his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government split the former state into two union territories, giving the government in New Delhi greater control over the Muslim-majority region.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
As with Billboard’s yearly recaps, multiple writers or producers split points for each song equally (and the dividing of points will lead to occasional ties on rankings).
—Xander Zellner, Billboard, 14 May 2025
Noun
Earlier this month, Bristowe reflected on her 2018 split from ex Shawn Booth and acknowledged her own role in their breakup during an episode of her podcast.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The new tour follows decades of tension between the brothers, who last performed together during Oasis’ 2009 tour before an infamous backstage blow-up in Paris led to the band’s split.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The two then fought to a split draw in a September 2023 scrap.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Many progressives remain split over the 2024 presidential election, including how the party handled questions about Biden's acuity while in office.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for split
Verb
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What's Next Breastfeeding often divides public opinion, and will likely spark similar debates online in the future.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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On our trip to Greenville, Victor stopped at a road that divides two burial grounds in town.—
Erika Hayasaki,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 2025
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But his return to center stage—or at least his self-invitation to it—is showing the fissures in a party that hasn’t fully decided if Biden is friend or foe, the party elder who stepped aside or the has-been who didn’t know when to exit.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
8 May 2025
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This case exposes a wide fissure in the foundation.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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In the last three years, Showering has had no shortage of such big moments—the birth of her child, a breakup, the loss of two grandmothers, a move from London to rural Somerset.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
8 May 2025
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Anne, a pet parent living in France, recently went through a breakup, which led to her ex-boyfriend moving out of the apartment.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Jewish voters are more divided, with Cuomo leading at 26 percent, followed by Lander (17 percent), Mamdani (14 percent) and Adams (10 percent).—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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The responses were more divided in Denmark — with 39% opposed and 36% in favor — and in Spain, with 45% opposed and 37% in favor.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Cosmos 482 separated into four pieces, two of which remained in Earth's low orbit and decayed within 48 hours, and the other two pieces went into a higher orbit.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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Let the chicken cool completely before storing it in the fridge, and separate the meat from the bones for easier reheating.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Plus, there’s a crevice tool and smaller hair screw tool attachments that can be used as a handheld vac to get pet hair in hard-to-reach places.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
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Make sure to cover every surface of the plant, especially on the undersides of leaves and in crevices between stems.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2025
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Indeed the two countries went to war over Kashmir within a year of the partition of India soon after the creation of Pakistan.—
Ayesha Jalal,
The Conversation,
8 May 2025
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The partition of colonial India established a secular, Hindu-majority India and Muslim-majority Pakistan.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
Verb
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2025
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This ensures the event is as impactful and memorable as possible, rather than disconnected from the rest of your organization’s work.—
Dr. Kyle Elliott,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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“Split.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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