1
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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2
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
Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
The band split in 1986, but Lynne marched on as a solo act and producer.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 12 July 2025
Brendan Rascius
july 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
Woods and Nike confirmed their split in January 2024, marking the end to their iconic and fruitful 27-year relationship.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 2 July 2025
Sara Coughlin, SELF, 4 July 2025
Following the split verdict, legal experts told USA Today that Combs will likely get to keep his empire of mansions, business entities, exotic cars and other perks of his wealthy lifestyle.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 3 July 2025
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Verb
America split up Huda and Jeremiah by pairing him with Iris, and Jeremiah was eventually voted out by his friends, sparking backlash from fans over Ace’s influence on the guys.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
The band split in 1986, but Lynne marched on as a solo act and producer.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 12 July 2025
Noun
This partisan split largely mirrors the current divide in Congress, as only House and Senate Republicans have voted in favor of the bill.
—Brendan Rascius
july 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
Woods and Nike confirmed their split in January 2024, marking the end to their iconic and fruitful 27-year relationship.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 2 July 2025
Adjective
Its split sole bends with your foot, its padded collar keeps you comfy, and its all-over design prioritizes stability and support.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 4 July 2025
Following the split verdict, legal experts told USA Today that Combs will likely get to keep his empire of mansions, business entities, exotic cars and other perks of his wealthy lifestyle.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for split
Noun
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On the ceiling of their room, there was a rather large water mark and an accompanying crack and fissure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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The standoff encapsulates many of Thailand’s long-running political fissures: Shinawatra’s family has dominated its politics for decades, but has faced opposition from its powerful military, courts, and groups tied to the monarchy.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Musk starts his own party Billionaire Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s breakup has gotten messier.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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In the series, streaming July 10 on Netflix, Stalter plays Jessica, a 30-something who moves to London fresh off a life-altering breakup when her longtime boyfriend, Zev (Michael Zegen), leaves her for an influencer (Emily Ratajkowski).—
Lindy Segal,
Glamour,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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The election results were tight, reflecting a deeply divided nation.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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Both sides of this divided nation have been hoping for the destruction of those on the other side.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
10 July 2025
Noun
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With four different brush heads this tool can tackle grout, tile and all of the dirty crevices in your bathroom.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Slither Release date: March 31, 2006 Cast: Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, Michael Rooker Another weird and wacky tale from the front-end of Gunn's career, Slither is the tale of a small town turned alien parasite hive that seeps into every corner and crevice of the once-peaceful place.—
Grace Dean,
Space.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Their relations date back to Pakistan's founding amid the United Kingdom's partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947, with Iran being the second nation after the U.K. to recognize Pakistan's independence.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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At the heart of the team’s strategy is a notion called integer partitions.—
Rachel Crowell,
Scientific American,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Several viewers also poked fun at whether a rift occurred between the two canines following the toy dispute.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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The abrupt pause in U.S. military aid has deepened rifts with European allies, which remain committed to supporting Ukraine and fear that Washington’s stance could undermine Western unity.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
Noun
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According to a source, the steady stream of comments and questions from HFPA members has spurred requests for documents and verifications that have delayed for months the Attorney General’s office from giving the final signoff to the dissolution of the HFPA.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
3 July 2025
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But here in Trump-loving Northern Kentucky, some local Republicans are irate, viewing the committee dissolution as payback for rebelling against the party establishment.—
Jolene Almendarez,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Noun
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For the Ioniq 6 N, Joon Park, boss of Hyundai's N division, told me that the target was running upward of eight five-minute laps in Endurance mode without derating.—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
14 July 2025
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The news division is, like its counterparts, experimenting with a bevy of concepts to see which ones strike a chord with the younger viewers who use streaming as their primary means of watching video.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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“Split.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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