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

Earle regularly splits her time between the New Jersey manse and her younger sister Ashtin’s Upper East Side apartment. — India Roby, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026 Today, the 77-year-old Minnesota native splits her time between two apartments in Greenwich Village, one upstairs from the other—which serve as her primary residence—and a rustic cabin near Duluth, about 20 miles from her hometown of Cloquet. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026 Upon hitting South America, the Kelvin wave splits into two, one heading north, toward California. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Kemery says each day the department splits crews to handle both fire and EMS calls. — Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026 In this case, visible cracks and splits in the wood may accompany browning leaves. — The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026 He was trained at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail at Disney California Adventure, and still splits his time between working the attraction and flight ride Soarin’ Across America. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026 And most of them did not choose the economic arrangement that compels them to burn that carbon, that splits labor and leisure in this way, that organizes work and pleasure around certain kinds of mobility. — Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026 The design splits the building into four tenant spaces with onsite parking. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026

Noun

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 Circuit splits are when federal appeals courts rule differently on the same topic. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 28 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 Brokers are always recruiting new agents — not just seasoned veterans snatched from other firms in search of larger splits or better support, but also rookies lured in by the prospect of big paydays. — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for splits

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The king arbitrarily gives up his power and divides his kingdom among his children.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
There’s always at least one Love Island USA contestant who divides viewers, and for Season 8, that person was Melanie Moreno.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of divides

Noun

Back home, though, McKoon keeps getting reminders of the fissures inside his own party.

— Adam Beam, AJC.com, 11 Sep. 2026
But beyond that, the anti-Houthi coalition must finally address the fissures that continue to tear it apart and agree on a credible political vision for resolving the Yemeni conflict.

— April Longley Alley, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of fissures

Noun

Anhor The Great had so many pass breakups that counting would’ve been a fool’s errand.

— Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Sophomore cornerback Gil Jackson made multiple pass breakups, including one in the end zone in the second half to a force a field goal.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of breakups

Verb

Babcock separates McDavid and Draisaitl for much of the season at five-on-five, unless Bowman can find a driver from outside the roster.

— Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The details showed up on slouchy tailoring, shimmering dresses, metallic separates and playful accessories.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of separates

Noun

Because wicker has so many crevices in its woven design, thorough cleaning and even coverage are especially important for a comprehensive application on either real or synthetic wicker.

— Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026
High-pressure washing can force water into seals and crevices, damage weatherstripping, and strip paint—especially on doors that are already showing signs of chipping or peeling.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of crevices

Noun

But the war is deepening all these rifts and creating new ones.

— Dina Esfandiary, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026
Harry and Meghan’s departure reflected both the larger struggle Black Brits and Americans face and the no-contact rifts that increasingly divide many families.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026