as in divides
to set or force apart
split logs for the winter's supply of wood
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as in fissures
an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure
an earthquake left a split in the ground
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as in breakups
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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Recent Examples of splits
Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 13 June 2026
Today, Cobbs, 36, splits her time between southeastern San Diego and Atlanta, and took some time to talk about her work, and being able to help other people feel a little less lonely.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
Cross those two dimensions — how far an idea travels across knowledge domains, how cheaply it is checked — and the future splits four ways.
—Christian Catalini, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The show, created by Taylor Sheridan, splits filming between Montana and North Texas, where the region stands in for New York City.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
During auditions, judges focus on dance technique, high kicks, splits, showmanship, personal appearance, energy, enthusiasm, poise, figure and personality, per the DCC's website.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Krakow offers cobblestone streets, breathtaking architecture and pints of beer for under $3, while Budapest splits across the Danube into Buda and Pest with fairytale architecture, thermal baths and the city’s famous ruin bars.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Modern mini splits use inverter compressors instead.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
Brim-DeForest, who splits his time among Texas, Maine, and a castle in Scotland, now serves on the Committee on Heraldry at American Ancestors.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Reverse splits reduce the number of outstanding shares by combining existing shares into fewer shares while proportionately increasing the price, though not affecting the company’s total value.
—David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Radial cracking refers to vertical splits, while concentric cracking refers to splits that form in a circular pattern around the fruit’s stem.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Cleveland’s regular-season home/road splits don’t support that, partially because one-third of the NBA was tanking, so the Cavs played well just about everywhere.
—Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Window units are compact, singular rectangular units that rest on a windowsill and recirculate and cool warm air, and mini splits have an outdoor unit, refrigerant line, and indoor unit.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 21 May 2026
And then a lot of times with the run plays or the pass concepts, the splits will change.
—Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Besides differences between Republicans and Democrats, intra-party splits have meant past efforts struggled to get widespread support.
—Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
On a runway, dancers duckwalk and spin, stick their hands in the air and wiggle their fingers, then drop into splits and shoot their legs into the air like exclamation marks.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
The dam breaks, and Regina splits into laughter at Jobim’s deadpan devolution into nonsense.
—Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 13 June 2026
Today, Cobbs, 36, splits her time between southeastern San Diego and Atlanta, and took some time to talk about her work, and being able to help other people feel a little less lonely.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
Cross those two dimensions — how far an idea travels across knowledge domains, how cheaply it is checked — and the future splits four ways.
—Christian Catalini, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The show, created by Taylor Sheridan, splits filming between Montana and North Texas, where the region stands in for New York City.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
During auditions, judges focus on dance technique, high kicks, splits, showmanship, personal appearance, energy, enthusiasm, poise, figure and personality, per the DCC's website.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Krakow offers cobblestone streets, breathtaking architecture and pints of beer for under $3, while Budapest splits across the Danube into Buda and Pest with fairytale architecture, thermal baths and the city’s famous ruin bars.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Modern mini splits use inverter compressors instead.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
Brim-DeForest, who splits his time among Texas, Maine, and a castle in Scotland, now serves on the Committee on Heraldry at American Ancestors.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
Noun
All cheerleaders must be flexible and able to perform the splits by the start of the season.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Reverse splits reduce the number of outstanding shares by combining existing shares into fewer shares while proportionately increasing the price, though not affecting the company’s total value.
—David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Radial cracking refers to vertical splits, while concentric cracking refers to splits that form in a circular pattern around the fruit’s stem.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Cleveland’s regular-season home/road splits don’t support that, partially because one-third of the NBA was tanking, so the Cavs played well just about everywhere.
—Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Window units are compact, singular rectangular units that rest on a windowsill and recirculate and cool warm air, and mini splits have an outdoor unit, refrigerant line, and indoor unit.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 21 May 2026
And then a lot of times with the run plays or the pass concepts, the splits will change.
—Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Besides differences between Republicans and Democrats, intra-party splits have meant past efforts struggled to get widespread support.
—Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
On a runway, dancers duckwalk and spin, stick their hands in the air and wiggle their fingers, then drop into splits and shoot their legs into the air like exclamation marks.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splits
Verb
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About 400,000 people living along the border that divides the Southeast Asian countries have been evacuated in the latest flare-up.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
9 Dec. 2025
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The map divides Indianapolis into four congressional districts.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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These remarks arrive as a wave of retirements threaten the party's razor-thin House majority, compounding existing fissures over policy and strategy under Johnson.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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Red glowing fissures opened across Hawkins, connecting in front of the town's public library.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
25 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Allman’s testimony caused a rupture in the band and resulted in the first of several band breakups.—
Steve Bloom,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
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Friendship breakups are often just as intense as romantic ones, especially when the friends in question are also coworkers.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The addition of Duran in a deal for the star infielder might be what separates the Red Sox from other potential suitors.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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Mehta, whose son Ezra began taking classes at TU Dance at age 9, recalls once asking Pierce-Sands what separates, essentially, a dance student who hits it from one who doesn’t.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
5 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Reach the deep, dark crevices your child’s car seat with this handheld cordless vacuum that’s a whopping 80% off.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
2 July 2025
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This daring animal navigated her group deftly through the sharp peaks and crevices of the stone forest, resulting in the immortalization of this leap.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Roberts opened up the space by taking down office partitions in the roughly 1,500-square-foot store, 3941 Park Drive, Suite 80.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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Balconies are separated by relatively thin partitions, and sound carries easily outdoors.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Once the aircraft reaches the runway, the TaxiBot disconnects.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Once the plane is in position, TaxiBot disconnects and the aircraft proceeds with takeoff as normal.—
David Szondy
June 07,
New Atlas,
7 June 2026
Noun
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The shock departure deepens Starmer’s political woes, exposing cabinet rifts with the Treasury over defense priorities and fueling Labour unrest and speculation that his grip on power is slipping.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The breastfeeding billing battle UnitedHealthcare is cutting back on paying for lactation counseling, and the clinicians who provide those services are up in arms, another example of the deepening rifts between providers and insurers.—
Bob Herman,
STAT,
8 June 2026
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“Splits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splits. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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