SPLITS Synonyms: 145 Similar and Opposite Words

splits 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of split

as in divides

to set or force apart split logs for the winter's supply of wood

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splits

2 of 2

noun

plural of split

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

Verb

After a competition win, Fujino remarks that her dream was to see her manga animated, a comment that temporarily splits the two central characters. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026 Wavecamper Wavecamper completes the driver's side construction with a removable table that splits the slide-adjustable rear seats and swivel front seats and a roof-high rear wardrobe for storage. — New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026 The 24-year-old Cohen, who speaks a nearly accent-free English, splits her time between Los Angeles and Tel Aviv. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026 These days, the couple splits their time between Ivy Cottage and a home in Portugal. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2026 These days, the star splits his time between Spain and upstate New York. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 In 2020 and 2024, the Democratic candidate each time got one electoral college vote from Nebraska because Nebraska splits its electoral college votes. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026 This natural process splits water molecules and steadily produces pure hydrogen gas within the surrounding rock formations. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026 Means now splits his time between Phoenix and New York while Ruess is based in Santa Barbara. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 29 Sep. 2026

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Against Mahle, however, Roberts said Ohtani won’t necessarily lead off, citing Mahle’s neutral-to-reverse platoon splits. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 After an on and off relationship marked by multiple splits and reconciliations, the pair eventually filed for divorce. — Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 27 Sep. 2026 The power changeup that has been percolating through baseball ever since Félix Hernández and Zack Greinke dominated with the pitch seems to have reverse-platoon splits, according to the model. — Eno Sarris, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Grande’s most recent relationship with Slater followed their respective splits from Dalton Gomez and Lilly Jay, their respective former spouses. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026 Cantillo doesn't really have any drastic splits for the season. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Aside from the splits, hot pink blush and wispy blonde curtain bangs became Annis’s calling card on the show, inspiring many Love Island fans on TikTok to ask for Kenzie bangs at the salon and stretch their hip flexors on main. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 31 Aug. 2026 That’s mainly because such splits undermine national uniformity, the legal principle that federal law should apply consistently nationwide and not benefit or hurt parties based on where their case happens to be litigated. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Even Jian, the player who retired in 2020, returned to play for a few splits, or partial seasons, in 2022 and 2023. — Erica D. Henn, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for splits

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When a river divides to move around a rock, speeds change and voids form; water falls over itself and may start to rotate.

— Stephen Ornes, Quanta Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
The site divides itself into two hills roughly 1,500 feet apart.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of divides

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Groundwater steadily rises through fissures in the limestone bedrock, providing the spring with a constant flow of pristine water.

— Savannah Born, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026
Allegations expose fissures within SEIU Two law firms conducted separate investigations into Regan’s behavior at SEIU California, an umbrella group consisting of 17 local service unions.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of fissures

Noun

The group navigates high-stakes breakups, scandalous secrets and shifting allegiances — both in the courtroom and within their own ranks — as well as a fierce rivalry with competitor Carrington Lane (Paulson).

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
Kansas safety Taylor Davis had two pass breakups, marking a new career high, while also adding his second career tackle for loss.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of breakups

Verb

The Day-One Problem When a business unit separates from its parent, the strategy, customer relationships and distribution channels go with it.

— Sami Nomair, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Figuring out how to plan weekly meals without a full kitchen is what separates a semester fueled by vending machine potato chips from one where your brain actually works in class.

— Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of separates

Noun

Thin partitions marked an early attempt to slice the space into smaller rooms, but the original brick walls remained bare, shivering with cobwebs, where someone had pasted a picture of a man, holy hands bracketing a redbrick heart.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Construction includes new interior partitions, walls, floors, ceiling finishes, lighting and electrical systems.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026

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Kanal has borne the brunt of these rifts and was kept in financial limbo during those nearly two lame-duck years.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
To Hazel Roberts, 18, a first-year student at Grand Canyon University who started a Turning Point chapter back in high school, these intraparty rifts are a painful reminder of why Kirk's leadership mattered.

— Elena Moore, NPR, 10 Sep. 2026