split (up)

verb

Definition of split (up)next
as in to isolate

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for split (up)
  1. isolate
  2. segregate
  3. break up
  4. part
  5. separate
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  • That allows personnel to train against the physical aircraft, radio-frequency characteristics and flight behavior of DJI systems while attempting to isolate the drones from external data connections.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to being isolated by the river, Regio XIV was also beyond the pomerium, or religious boundary.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of isolate
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  • In January, she was segregated from the rest of the team and made to practice by herself on land while her teammates were on the water, the lawsuit said.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • As officials later found out, living quarters inside the school were segregated by gender.
    — Zander Sherman, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of segregate
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  • Aided by quick pressure from R Mason Thomas, Hicks broke up a pass in the end zone that nearly became an interception.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The first series ended when the Chiefs broke up a third-down pass.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of break up
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  • One competitor as a receiver/returner parted Wednesday with the release of Junior Bergen, a 2025 seventh-round practice squad player.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The curtain of bangèd men parted for Uncle Jimmy as Kath followed close behind.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of part
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  • For the first time, two worlds—once separated—are coming face to face, not through screams, but through laughter.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The couple separated in 1981, and their divorce was finalized in 1983.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of separate
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“Split (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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