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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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as in to talk
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities
promise you won't split on us, and we'll tell you what happened
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Recent Examples of split
Vanessa Romo, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
The second season of the drama is being split into two four-episode parts.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
At the same time Kraft, based in Chicago, sought for a partner after a 2011 split from its snack division, which became Mondelez International.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
Several of the civil cases Combs faces have been dismissed since his trial ended in a split verdict.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
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Verb
About a third believe the benefits and harms will be equally split for workers.
—Vanessa Romo, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
The second season of the drama is being split into two four-episode parts.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
Zwanka said his biggest concern is for Kraft Heinz’s 36,000 employees, who now face more than a year of uncertainty before the split is finalized.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
At the same time Kraft, based in Chicago, sought for a partner after a 2011 split from its snack division, which became Mondelez International.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
As the Fed faces more turnover, there is plenty of fodder for debate, potentially leading to more split votes.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
Several of the civil cases Combs faces have been dismissed since his trial ended in a split verdict.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for split
Noun
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Israel's devastating attack on Gaza, which has killed more than 62,000 Palestinians, including over 18,000 children, is exposing deep ideological fissures on the American Right.—
Faisal Kutty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Vegetation also can conceal deep fissures and cracks.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The media slammed her too-truthful breakup albums or judged her for jumping from one boyfriend to the next.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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Stay tuned to learn what happens during the Love Island USA Season 7 reunion, and whether Amaya or Bryan will address the circulating breakup rumors on social media.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Our country is more divided than ever.—
Erica Mosca,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Compartment formula dispensers also have several chambers to prepare more than one bottle but look like a large divided container rather than a stackable dispenser.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Use the floor brush for stairs, the crevice tool for windowsills and couch cushions, and the dusting brush for dusty surfaces.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Pests can make their way into these small crevices easily, so keeping your appliances clean and free of food will prevent bugs from feasting in your kitchen.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After the partitions and wars of the mid-20th century in their respective countries, Irish nationalists in Northern Ireland and Palestinians in Israel (or just outside) were marginalized.—
Philip Metres
August 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
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Twelve private booths separated by rattan partitions—a nod to Indochine architecture, which flourished under French colonial rule—led to a luxury dining car anchored by a white marble bar with leather stools.—
Anna Haines,
AFAR Media,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Later level and Ankou rifts (secret battle stages) require adept knowledge of the game’s overlapping combat systems.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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In addition, Uncle Fester (Fred Armisen) has a greater presence in Season 2, while Morticia’s mother, Grandmama Hester Frump (Joanna Lumley), shows up at Nevermore as a rift between her daughter and granddaughter develops.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rumors have swirled about personal and financial tensions that led to the dissolution of their professional relationship.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Khloe Park, who formerly used the name Khloe Couleé, also posted about the dissolution of her relationship with her drag mother on Instagram, taking her thoughts to the grid.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Yet even as nearly half the division now have to comply with rules specifically targeting player spending, clubs ramped things up anyway.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Erect types also benefit from division every three to four years.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Split.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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