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
Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Hydrogen splits at the anode into protons and electrons.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
And then finally splits and like, that's so satisfying.
—Outside Online, 24 Sep. 2025
Even with one false impression exposed, splits in perception become a running theme of Season 5.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2025
An Einstein Cross forms when the gravity of galaxies in the foreground bends and splits the light of a more distant galaxy into four distinct images.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 20 Sep. 2025
The fight over health care splits congressional Republicans.
—Claudia Grisales, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
Suzette Stoutenberg, 62, splits time between Yancey County and Florida.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
Ben Rice typically splits time between first base, catcher, and designated hitter.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2025
The actress had a hard time slumbering after her week one mistakes, and now she’s expected to do a cartwheel into splits after tearing her hamstring?
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2025
With runners on second and third, third baseman Matt Chapman made a diving stop of Andy Pages’ grounder and fired to Smith, who inadvertently did the splits.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
However, their home versus away splits weren’t close.
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
However, his extreme home-road splits can’t be ignored.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Managing a post-civil war Syria In Syria, years of civil war that had exacerbated splits among ethnic and religious groups finally ended in December 2024.
—David Mednicoff, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
With the splits, the A shares are trading at $234 a share, which means the stock is up almost 11,000%.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Nicolle can do headstands and the splits.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
The tension quickly splits the group.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Hydrogen splits at the anode into protons and electrons.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
And then finally splits and like, that's so satisfying.
—Outside Online, 24 Sep. 2025
Even with one false impression exposed, splits in perception become a running theme of Season 5.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2025
An Einstein Cross forms when the gravity of galaxies in the foreground bends and splits the light of a more distant galaxy into four distinct images.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 20 Sep. 2025
The fight over health care splits congressional Republicans.
—Claudia Grisales, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
Suzette Stoutenberg, 62, splits time between Yancey County and Florida.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
Ben Rice typically splits time between first base, catcher, and designated hitter.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
Robyn is Kody’s last wife after his splits from Christine, Janelle, and Meri.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2025
The actress had a hard time slumbering after her week one mistakes, and now she’s expected to do a cartwheel into splits after tearing her hamstring?
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2025
With runners on second and third, third baseman Matt Chapman made a diving stop of Andy Pages’ grounder and fired to Smith, who inadvertently did the splits.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
However, their home versus away splits weren’t close.
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
However, his extreme home-road splits can’t be ignored.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Managing a post-civil war Syria In Syria, years of civil war that had exacerbated splits among ethnic and religious groups finally ended in December 2024.
—David Mednicoff, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
With the splits, the A shares are trading at $234 a share, which means the stock is up almost 11,000%.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Nicolle can do headstands and the splits.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splits
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Analysts say this has pulled the faith’s center of gravity toward the more conservative global south, deepening divides with the West’s more liberal outlook.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Attached to each loop is a polymerase enzyme, which serves a critical function every time a cell divides.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Over the first three weeks, the 49ers somehow maintained their balance as cracks and fissures formed all over their lineup.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Rocks have tiny fissures into which water can seep; when the temperature drops, the water expands into ice, exerting pressure and widening the cracks.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In his 61 games over six seasons, Diggs has accounted for 20 interceptions, 63 pass breakups and 222 tackles.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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Scott was a first-team All-Big Ten selection last season and had two pass breakups, six tackles and 1½ tackles for loss prior to sustaining a lower leg injury in a Week 3 game against Western Michigan.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These were second only to the charming spring 2026 collection that, in sync with the theme, hinged on slipdresses with lace inlays, airy blouses and pants with delicate embellishments, crochet separates and lingerie pieces.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Such is the fickle nature of the NFL, a league that can humble teams in the same amount of time that separates a 40-40 tie game from a generational clock-management blunder.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Her voice, still more often than not, slides with ease into the cracks and crevices that kick drums and deep grooves open in neotraditional-style country compositions.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Sep. 2025
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Use a microfiber or soft cloth to wipe the seals with soapy water, making sure to get into any crevices.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When visits were eventually permitted, they were limited to 10–20 minutes behind glass partitions.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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Mies van der Rohe’s apartment had sliding partitions to divide rooms as needed—a design anticipating flexible urban living a century later.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Might be the same WiFi issue, but CarPlay constantly disconnects and music often times has micro skips.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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Shillitoe's Kejashi system, which sounds Japanese but is just a nod do his own name KEnt JAmes SHIllitoe, disconnects the forks and handlebars from the normal steering head, and mounts them on a trailing arm coming back from a point well out in front of the fairing.—
Loz Blain
August 04,
New Atlas,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Perhaps this is leading to relationship difficulties and highlighting potential rifts in other friendships?—
Miriam Kirmayer,
SELF,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Duke of Sussex and his father have been estranged in recent years amid a series of family rifts, along with a legal battle over the removal of security for Harry, his wife Meghan and their children.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Splits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splits. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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