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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Kansas City’s defense stopped the Dolphins’ second drive, with Delane breaking up a fourth-down pass near midfield.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026
In the previous weeks, Novoselic had threatened to break up the band if Cobain didn’t go to rehab.

— Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 27 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

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