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
Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
That splits the game into four chunks—and has split opinion.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 19 June 2026
The English brand, owned by the Prada Group, showcased a series of shoes that splits the difference between oxfords and spectators.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
The pool splits into 194 collegiate players and 140 high school athletes.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Mini splits cost more upfront than window units but are quieter, more efficient, and less bulky.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 June 2026
Usually introduced midway through the season, Casa Amor splits couples apart, with half the cast staying at the main villa and the other half going to a second villa at an undisclosed location.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
To the south of the MSI opens the Columbia Basin, which in turn splits into the park's East and West lagoons.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 June 2026
The dam breaks, and Regina splits into laughter at Jobim’s deadpan devolution into nonsense.
—Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 13 June 2026
Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
Brown can play safety, too, and his ability to wear different hats and align in various splits should boost his hopes of being a starter.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 19 June 2026
Mini splits will definitely draw your eye towards their presence in the room, as their box has to sit along the wall.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 June 2026
Often called mini-splits, these systems usually have a condenser outside the building that exchanges heat with the outdoor air and an evaporator inside that exchanges heat with the indoor air.
—Moncef Krarti, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
Reverse splits reduce the number of outstanding shares by combining existing shares into fewer shares while proportionately increasing the price, though not affecting the company’s total value.
—David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Radial cracking refers to vertical splits, while concentric cracking refers to splits that form in a circular pattern around the fruit’s stem.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Cleveland’s regular-season home/road splits don’t support that, partially because one-third of the NBA was tanking, so the Cavs played well just about everywhere.
—Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
And then a lot of times with the run plays or the pass concepts, the splits will change.
—Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Verb
During auditions, judges focus on dance technique, high kicks, splits, showmanship, personal appearance, energy, enthusiasm, poise, figure and personality, per the DCC's website.
—Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
That splits the game into four chunks—and has split opinion.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 19 June 2026
The English brand, owned by the Prada Group, showcased a series of shoes that splits the difference between oxfords and spectators.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
The pool splits into 194 collegiate players and 140 high school athletes.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Mini splits cost more upfront than window units but are quieter, more efficient, and less bulky.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 June 2026
Usually introduced midway through the season, Casa Amor splits couples apart, with half the cast staying at the main villa and the other half going to a second villa at an undisclosed location.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
To the south of the MSI opens the Columbia Basin, which in turn splits into the park's East and West lagoons.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 June 2026
The dam breaks, and Regina splits into laughter at Jobim’s deadpan devolution into nonsense.
—Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 13 June 2026
Noun
All cheerleaders must be flexible and able to perform the splits by the start of the season.
—Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
Brown can play safety, too, and his ability to wear different hats and align in various splits should boost his hopes of being a starter.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 19 June 2026
Mini splits will definitely draw your eye towards their presence in the room, as their box has to sit along the wall.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 June 2026
Often called mini-splits, these systems usually have a condenser outside the building that exchanges heat with the outdoor air and an evaporator inside that exchanges heat with the indoor air.
—Moncef Krarti, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
Reverse splits reduce the number of outstanding shares by combining existing shares into fewer shares while proportionately increasing the price, though not affecting the company’s total value.
—David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Radial cracking refers to vertical splits, while concentric cracking refers to splits that form in a circular pattern around the fruit’s stem.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Cleveland’s regular-season home/road splits don’t support that, partially because one-third of the NBA was tanking, so the Cavs played well just about everywhere.
—Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
And then a lot of times with the run plays or the pass concepts, the splits will change.
—Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splits
Verb
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One business has become two, but the original shareholder base rarely divides neatly with it.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The enclave has seen near-daily strikes, as well as shelling and gunfire along the boundary that divides Gaza into Israeli and Palestinian-controlled zones.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Noun
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So, too, does the idea that a soccer coach could close fissures that even the well-meaning among career politicians have failed to seal.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
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The group is particularly interested in suspending, fracturing, and reconstructing time through which othered bodies and identities pass, and in exploring the attendant emerging fissures.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Allman’s testimony caused a rupture in the band and resulted in the first of several band breakups.—
Steve Bloom,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
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Tapp starred at New Orleans-area powerhouse John Curtis last season and finished his junior season with 24 tackles, five interceptions, nine pass breakups and a defensive touchdown.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The most common way to enrich uranium is by spinning uranium gas in a centrifuge, where lighter U-235 separates from the heavier U-238.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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This is the moment that separates a financial exit from an actual exit.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Vacuum along baseboards, in mattress seams, and inside the crevices of upholstered furniture, too.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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The crevices may not be fully cleaned through the dishwasher.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Thoughtful details include four handles, making the bags a breeze to move, as well as partitions sewn to the bottom to avoid root entanglement.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
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Roberts opened up the space by taking down office partitions in the roughly 1,500-square-foot store, 3941 Park Drive, Suite 80.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Once the aircraft reaches the runway, the TaxiBot disconnects.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Once the plane is in position, TaxiBot disconnects and the aircraft proceeds with takeoff as normal.—
David Szondy
June 07,
New Atlas,
7 June 2026
Noun
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The shock departure deepens Starmer’s political woes, exposing cabinet rifts with the Treasury over defense priorities and fueling Labour unrest and speculation that his grip on power is slipping.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The breastfeeding billing battle UnitedHealthcare is cutting back on paying for lactation counseling, and the clinicians who provide those services are up in arms, another example of the deepening rifts between providers and insurers.—
Bob Herman,
STAT,
8 June 2026
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“Splits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splits. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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