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
Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Clarke, whose splits and underlying numbers were dominant again, set up Fiala for two shot attempts, the second of which generated a rebound and created a scramble.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Jen Murphy, a regular Outside contributor, splits her time between Maui, Hawaii, and Boulder, Colorado.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
These days, Maher splits his time between HBO and his basement — literally.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
The second part of the study randomly splits 1,888 patients with breast arterial calcifications into two groups.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 3 Jan. 2026
Ed Mulheren splits his efforts between trying to get a sidewalk and making life more comfortable for his family at home.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
This manicure splits the classic French tip in two, with one half baby pink and the other a hot pink.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
The power generated by a commercial nuclear facility comes via the process of fission that splits uranium atoms within the core of a nuclear reactor.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Wheeler Cowperthwaite, The Providence Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
Despite Indiana being the clear favorite on paper, the betting splits reveal interesting patterns.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 19 Jan. 2026
These two splits seem to have brought Donnelly the closest to herself she’s been in song.
—Laura Snapes, Pitchfork, 16 Jan. 2026
On/off splits for Slaton when filtering for the most normal-down situations on run defense showed a cavernous difference.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Wood absorbs moisture, and the fluctuating temperature will make the wood expand and contract, potentially causing cracks and splits.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
As for the lefties, Moran has posted similar splits against both lefties and righties throughout his MLB career.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
But is that reason enough to feed another mouth and reduce the revenue splits for the other schools?
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Hydrogen atoms in groundwater, which filled cracks and pores in the surrounding rock, slowed the fast-moving neutrons released by fission just enough to trigger further atomic splits and keep the reaction going.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
According to Harper's Bazaar, the royal family splits their time between the Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen and the Chancellery House at Fredensborg Palace, located on the island of Zealand in Denmark.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Clarke, whose splits and underlying numbers were dominant again, set up Fiala for two shot attempts, the second of which generated a rebound and created a scramble.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Jen Murphy, a regular Outside contributor, splits her time between Maui, Hawaii, and Boulder, Colorado.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
These days, Maher splits his time between HBO and his basement — literally.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
The second part of the study randomly splits 1,888 patients with breast arterial calcifications into two groups.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 3 Jan. 2026
Ed Mulheren splits his efforts between trying to get a sidewalk and making life more comfortable for his family at home.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
This manicure splits the classic French tip in two, with one half baby pink and the other a hot pink.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
The power generated by a commercial nuclear facility comes via the process of fission that splits uranium atoms within the core of a nuclear reactor.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Noun
Apartments will be heated and cooled with Variable Refrigerant Flow, or VRF systems, based on heat pump technology, essentially mini splits, Valcourt said.
—Wheeler Cowperthwaite, The Providence Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
Despite Indiana being the clear favorite on paper, the betting splits reveal interesting patterns.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 19 Jan. 2026
These two splits seem to have brought Donnelly the closest to herself she’s been in song.
—Laura Snapes, Pitchfork, 16 Jan. 2026
On/off splits for Slaton when filtering for the most normal-down situations on run defense showed a cavernous difference.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Wood absorbs moisture, and the fluctuating temperature will make the wood expand and contract, potentially causing cracks and splits.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
As for the lefties, Moran has posted similar splits against both lefties and righties throughout his MLB career.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
But is that reason enough to feed another mouth and reduce the revenue splits for the other schools?
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Hydrogen atoms in groundwater, which filled cracks and pores in the surrounding rock, slowed the fast-moving neutrons released by fission just enough to trigger further atomic splits and keep the reaction going.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splits
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What could be more important, or needed, these days than something, anything, that bridges worldwide divides?—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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In this metric, the company divides the amount of bitcoin by the number of shares.—
Alexander S. Blume,
Forbes.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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The fatal shooting sparked demonstrations nationwide and has deepened fissures between federal and state officials.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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Trump has a rare and underestimated talent for finessing these internal fissures.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
12 Jan. 2026
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Allen’s versatility was reflected in his production during his final year at Georgia, when the 6-1, 235-pounder tallied 88 tackles, 3 1/2 sacks and four pass breakups.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Neal, a Fresno State transfer, ranked fifth on the team with 55 tackles and had a team-high 2 interceptions, 10 pass breakups and 2 tackles for loss.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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What separates BenQ’s from so many 4K models is its 16-element lens.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
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That is what separates enduring leaders from temporary unicorns.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The peak of Yosemite’s granite wall is higher than the tallest building in the world and requires climbers to navigate a maze of fissures, crevices and cracks.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Use a plastic or silicone scraper, an old toothbrush, or a nylon cleaning brush for hard-to-reach crevices.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
16 Jan. 2026
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But the backdrop shows several people looking down through glass partitions at that desk, much in the way some on-stage animators worked at Disney-MGM.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2026
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And while many familiar names in wealthier metropolitan states fare well, the health picture is a reminder that the rural-urban split remains one of America’s most enduring partitions.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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The crackly '80s line then disconnects, leaving a lingering sense of urgency.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Nov. 2025
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The Palisade hybrid disconnects the rear wheels to improve fuel economy under low loads.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
14 Nov. 2025
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Rather than just showing these thinkers reciting their greatest hits, the longform discussions showcase all of the contradictions (and occasional rifts) between members of the same movement.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
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And perhaps just as importantly, Adelman’s primary assessment of the first 41 games was that the depth hasn’t created any rifts over playing time.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Splits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splits. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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