SPLIT (UP) Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

split (up)

verb

Definition of split (up)

as in to isolate

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The death toll has sparked widespread condemnation from global leaders and from human rights organizations, causing Israel to become increasingly isolated on the international stage.

— David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
This entails limiting permissions, isolating sensitive systems, monitoring actions and maintaining controls outside the model itself.

— Peter Garraghan, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of isolate

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This mismatch creates a rigid outer skin over a fluid core, causing the film to wrinkle, crack, and segregate its chemical ingredients.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of segregate

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Two innings earlier Dodgers left fielder Teoscar Hernández broke up the scoreless tie with a two-run homer.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
After his sudden death in 1960, Olivetti began a slow decline and was eventually broken up and merged with a telecommunications company.

— E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of break up

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Iris Law’s piecey pixie is parted to the side, with soft texture and a jagged, wispy bang for some edge.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026
On third-and-9 in the red zone, Kansas City’s front seven parted and gave up an 11-yard first-down run to Ollie Gordon, with De’Von Achane injured.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of part

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This is to say that the deep structure of Shift cannot be separated from the implications of permanent decline.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Top Republican lawmakers oppose the measure, claiming that separating the two votes would allow political insiders to gain leverage in the race to replace the seat.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of separate

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