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

The first would decide whether a campaign called People Not Politicians can place a measure on the ballot to strike down the map, which splits Kansas City. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026 The remaining workforce splits between disengaged and actively working against the organization. — Miriam Groom, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The chassis features a unique rear hinge that splits slightly upon impact, helping to damp street vibrations and preventing the scooter from bottoming out on minor debris. — New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026 Lakefront lot splits, which vastly increase a property’s value, are rare in Winter Park. — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 One of the biggest mysteries has been his extreme home/road splits. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026 The extreme home/road splits recently led to Tucker being benched in Los Angeles, which is probably not something the two sides covered during contract negotiations. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Mother-of-three Eugenie splits her time between the United Kingdom and Portugal. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026 In the United States, for example, opposition to trans rights splits sharply along party lines, with Republicans far more likely to take anti-trans and anti-gender positions than Democrats. — Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026

Noun

Naturally, Vicki does not participate in any of the gyrating or the splits that Kyle and Lisa dutifully show off. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026 The two met on the film’s set in 2024, following their respective splits from spouses Dalton Gomez and Lilly Jay. — Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026 And the Current’s home/road splits will tell you that this team’s chances of making a deep postseason run increase with matches played at home. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026 This will help to smooth cuticles and prevent splits from continuing higher up the hair shaft. — Nicole Catanese, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026 The race reflects national splits between progressives and the Democratic establishment. — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 Among the fifty-six cases fully briefed and argued before the Court this past term, there were 6–3 splits between the Republican and Democratic appointees in thirteen rulings, compared with six last term. — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 According to a petition filed in Superior Court, the Fulton County Board of Assessors had not finished processing land splits and consolidations. — Emily McLeod, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for splits

Verb

On the contrary, each bitcoin divides into 100 million units, called satoshis.

— Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The Hamas official also said the group’s leader demanded that Israel halt its attacks on Gaza and withdraw to the Yellow Line, which divides the territory into Israeli military and Palestinian sections, before beginning implementation.

— Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of divides

Noun

The model also accounts for major geologic faults because the bedrock layer in those areas is more likely to have cracks and fissures, according to Campbell.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 15 Aug. 2026
The pitched and often emotional vote over Proposition 40 exposed deep fissures in the state party over how to respond to growing grassroots anger over wealth inequality.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of fissures

Noun

Hunter finished his rookie campaign with only 28 catches, 298 yards and one touchdown on offense, with three pass breakups and 15 total tackles on defense.

— Jeff Howe, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Toure led Miami last season with 84 tackles and also had six pass breakups, three tackles for loss and two sacks.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of breakups

Verb

The condition increases the risk of serious complications including placental abruption, in which the placenta separates from the uterus before delivery.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Navigating these forks is a mental burden that separates experienced physicians from those just starting out.

— Arya Rao, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of separates

Noun

Unapproved use of old cardboard pieces placed in underside crevices below the center prep table.

— Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
However, the way those handles are attached to the cooking pot also create a few more crevices for moisture and reside to hide.

— Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of crevices

Noun

These booths with partitions that closed you off from the nearby tables.

— Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026
On the eight trading floors, the company installed custom partitions and operational furnishings built to meet the demands of high-performance financial operations.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

Definition of partitions

Verb

Apple says the Control Center button disconnects Bluetooth accessories without fully turning Bluetooth off.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Some cool features include a kill switch that automatically disconnects you from the internet if the VPN connection fails, as well as split tunneling that allows selected apps to use the VPN connection while others transmit data in clear text.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026

Definition of disconnects

Noun

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
Complaints about the organization have a way of reflecting whatever problems or rifts exist within the Party.

— Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026