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

There is one period in the middle of that when the team splits up to do 1-on-1 blocking and pass rushing with the linemen while the quarterbacks throw 7-on-7 passes to wide receivers defended by defensive backs and linebackers. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026

But while rumors of separations and splits circulate the Bravosphere, Barlow, who has been married to her husband, John, for 22 years, is focused on her own relationship. — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

The Pentagon's change effectively splits the conflict into separate accounting buckets. — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

While Musk is SpaceX’s CEO, Shotwell has been known as the exec running SpaceX’s day-to-day while the world’s richest man splits his attention across his businesses (and, for a time, politics). — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

Ignoring García’s extreme platoon splits for a minute, the left-handed-hitter provides a jolt of offense now and next season. — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

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

Noun

Jumping into the air, doing the splits, screaming at the top of his lungs, smacking the ground. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Dry mode is most common in mini-split and window AC units (and newer ones at that), but Chason says the feature is far more sophisticated and effective in mini splits. — The Spruce, 31 July 2026

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

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