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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
Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Then, in the second half of 2026, the industrial conglomerate will split its remaining automation and aerospace businesses into separate companies.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
The wedding follows Baumgartner's split from Costner, 70, two years ago.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Will Porter, Outside, 17 Oct. 2025
The saddle features a split seat, the back half of which can be used as a fold-up backrest or additional room for a passenger.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Opinions are still split as to when things will eventually come good.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Then, in the second half of 2026, the industrial conglomerate will split its remaining automation and aerospace businesses into separate companies.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
The news sparked rumors the pair were headed for a split and a source told PEOPLE at the time that the rocker had retained a divorce attorney before announcing the news.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
The wedding follows Baumgartner's split from Costner, 70, two years ago.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The split-toe design of the Carbitex plate allows your foot to move naturally, resulting in a powerful and efficient stride.
—Will Porter, Outside, 17 Oct. 2025
The saddle features a split seat, the back half of which can be used as a fold-up backrest or additional room for a passenger.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for split
Verb
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Senate Republicans are trying to divide Democrats on Thursday with a vote that would pay government workers deemed essential who are working without pay during the shutdown.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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In the trailer, Whitney drops the bomb that she is set to start her own MomTok, as the group continues to be divided.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This magma chamber beneath the lake charges the maar with millions of tons of carbon dioxide (CO2), which seeps up through fissures in the lake floor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Crews discovered fissures in the bedrock that required repair and struggled to find grips strong enough to hold cars on the steep grade.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At the very least, a major influx of new cast members are bound to shake up the series third season, which will pick after the dramatic killing of a beloved character, the arrest of another, and the breakup between two more.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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Cam Hart had a breakup near the goal line.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus was still a pariah state, recognized only by Turkey; Nicosia was still Europe’s last divided capital.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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But Burns also doesn’t take the conventional wisdom that the America of today is more divided than at any other point since the Revolution.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The game at Paycom Center was a tight affair, with very little to separate the two teams.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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But during their kiss, police swooped in to clear the crowd and wound up separating McSweeney from her kissing partner.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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No trail, just rock after rock, a phantom rattlesnake curled in every crevice.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Most vacuums are fit for the job with an attachment suited for getting into small crevices.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The traditional layout of closed, hierarchical office spaces has been replaced with an open office concept featuring glass partitions and bright, interconnected rooms, to encourage team collaboration.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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The fraught history of Syrian-Israeli relations Following the United Nations’ partition of Palestine in 1947 and the proclamation of the state of Israel in 1948, a coalition of five Arab armies, including Syria, declared war on Israel and lost the ensuing conflict.—
Mireille Rebeiz,
The Conversation,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The front sink was blocked by waste and the ware wash sink was disconnected from the drain pipe.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Some destinations lend themselves particularly well to disconnecting.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Split.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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