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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
Verb
  • Deep Isolation was responsible for studying how recycling waste could be packaged and permanently isolated underground.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Investigators described the incident as isolated and indicated there was no ongoing threat to the community, the police statement said.
    — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of isolate
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  • Encinosa claims moving Sabatino into the prison's general population violates the judge's order, which requires the BOP to keep Sabatino segregated.
    — Jim DeFede, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Titcomb said that flexibility could allow garment factories to send polyester-elastane cutting scraps together rather than segregating each composition as production lines change.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of segregate
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  • But before the album was even released, the band broke up, unable to book enough live shows to keep going.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Clooney accentuated the billowing waist with a cognac brown leather belt that was connected with gold hardware, breaking up the summery midi-length pleated design.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of break up
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  • Guidry is a frequent guest instructor, watching bullpens, parting his wisdom, and answering any questions the pinstripers’ new generation of pitchers may have.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Her hair is styled simply—straight, shiny, and side-parted, left down to flow freely.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of part
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  • The system could therefore separate where a biological signal is detected from where treatment is delivered.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The danger begins before mentorship has separated itself from help.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 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 27 Sep. 2026.

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