Synonyms of splits

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• divides
• separates
• disconnects
• severs
• resolves
• parts
• divorces
• pulls
• dissociates
• isolates
• ramifies
• detaches
• disassociates
• decouples
• sunders
• disunites
• subdivides
• uncouples
• dissects
• disjoins
• unlinks
• decomposes
• breaks up
• dissevers
• dissolves
• segments
• halves
• disjoints
• unyokes
• disintegrates
• fragments
• cleaves
• bifurcates
• rips
• quarters
• partitions
• disassembles
• bisects
• tears
• breaks down
• breaks
• ruptures
• segregates
• fractures
• fractionates
• dichotomizes
• trisects
• rifts
• rends
• unravels
• fragmentizes
• fragmentates
• insulates
• fractionalizes
• cuts off
• disentangles
• disengages
• unties
• rives
• secludes
• sequesters

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• joins
• links
• unites
• combines
• unifies
• mixes
• blends
• associates
• connects
• assembles
• couples
• binds
• closes
• accumulates
• mingles
• attaches
• sticks
• fuses
• fastens
• welds
• knits
• cements
• agglutinates

splits

2 of 2

noun

plural of split

1

as in fissures

an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure

an earthquake left a split in the ground

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fissures
• crevices
• rifts
• cracks
• clefts
• gaps
• checks
• crannies
• fractures
• chinks
• ruptures
• slits
• crevasses
• openings
• cuts
• gashes
• breaches
• incisions
• crazes
• hairlines

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• breakups
• partitions
• divisions
• dissolutions
• separations
• schisms
• cleavages
• fractionations
• bifurcations
• scissions
• ruptures
• dispersions
• decompositions
• dispersals
• fractionalizations
• distributions
• subdivisions
• disunions
• polarizations
• divorces
• segregations
• breaches
• severances
• segmentations
• dismemberments
• scatterings
• diffusions
• isolations
• disassemblies
• apportionments
• administrations
• dichotomizations
• sequestrations
• atomizations
• seclusions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unions
• associations
• connections
• links
• assemblages
• unifications
• linkages
• attachments
• combinations
• consolidations
• conjunctions
• aggregations
• fusions
• linkups

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of splits

Verb

That splits the danger premium into two kinds, and telling them apart is the single most useful skill in this environment. — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Food and drink Avant Mar’s culinary offerings are world-class, and the central pool (a long, slinky watering hole that points toward the beach) splits the hotel’s two main restaurants. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

Both prices seem fairly reasonable for a tent that splits the advantages of ground and rooftop camping. — New Atlas, 27 July 2026

The National Association of Realtors now splits millennial data into two separate cohorts — ages 36 to 45 and ages 27 to 35 — because the gap between them grew too wide to report as one number, according to NAR deputy chief economist Jessica Lautz. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 July 2026

The Davis family splits their time across campgrounds, RV parks and RV resorts — luxury campgrounds with heated pools, live entertainment, bars and play areas for kids. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026

The cookie dough balls are rolled in powdered sugar, which crackles and splits apart while the cookies puff and bake. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 17 July 2026

Despite the campaign’s talk of schools and food assistance, fully 90% of the money goes to health care — the education and food assistance account splits the remaining 10%, which also has to cover the cost of administering the tax itself. — Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 13 July 2026

Jacqueline Rothstein, 35, splits time between a New York City suburb on Long Island and the city’s heavily Jewish borough of Brooklyn. — David Crary, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Noun

But Democrats believe that Kamala Harris’ eventual loss in Michigan stemmed in part from their lingering splits over Gaza, leading disaffected voters to stay home despite the urging of many progressives who had previously backed the protest. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 30 July 2026

Annis, a fan-favorite Islander from Season 8 of the Peacock dating series, known for doing the splits in the villa, connected with viewers for her confidence, honesty, and passion for life. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 29 July 2026

Like Detmers, Wheeler showed large splits between pitching with no one on base and with men on, as shown in the strand rate (LOB%) and that last number (123%, or how often the pitcher retires the side in order). — Tim Britton, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Both overwatering and underwatering your tomatoes can cause splits, so aim to water them every three to four days for a total of 1 to 2 inches per week during their fruiting stage. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 18 July 2026

The left-handed-hitting outfielder has had both substantial home-and-road splits and lefty-righty splits. — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

How do Kenzie’s mom and dad feel about her emotive splits-ing, for instance? — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 10 July 2026

Licensing calls for meticulous attention to ownership splits, territorial rights, and expiration dates. — Faye Bradley, Variety, 2 July 2026

Benefits of ductless mini-split systems Ductless mini-splits have many benefits, especially for homeowners who want in-home cooling but don’t have traditional ductwork already installed. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 29 June 2026