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
Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
Because once a workforce splits into AI haves and have-nots, rebuilding organizational trust becomes far harder than deploying technology in the first place.
—Matt Rosenbaum, Fortune, 29 May 2026
The floor plan still includes the walk-in foyer and wardrobe directly inside the rear side door, but instead of running a queen bed from sidewall to sidewall up front, the Crossover Solo splits its floor into a 38 x 80-in (97 x 203-cm) twin XL bed and an open floor next to it.
—C.c. Weiss
may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2026
Like all performance Audis, the RS5 uses Quattro all-wheel drive, here with a limited-slip center differential that splits power between 70/30 and 15/85 front to rear.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
But Clarke also felt that the neighborhood was cut off from the rest of North Kansas City due to the Interstate 29/35 corridor that splits the town in two.
—Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Add splits to run summaries (rolling out this week).
—Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 27 May 2026
Fusion is the opposite of fission, which uses heavy elements such as uranium and plutonium and splits atoms into two or more parts, unleashing energy.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
While Jayne works remotely in marketing, Buffington splits his time between private chef work and pool maintenance.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
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
Window units are compact, singular rectangular units that rest on a windowsill and recirculate and cool warm air, and mini splits have an outdoor unit, refrigerant line, and indoor unit.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 21 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
In addition to the British, members of the Greek, Monégasque, Albanian and more royal families have revealed their splits in recent years.
—Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Besides differences between Republicans and Democrats, intra-party splits have meant past efforts struggled to get widespread support.
—Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
On a runway, dancers duckwalk and spin, stick their hands in the air and wiggle their fingers, then drop into splits and shoot their legs into the air like exclamation marks.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
The pitching splits between home and road have been stark.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
Because once a workforce splits into AI haves and have-nots, rebuilding organizational trust becomes far harder than deploying technology in the first place.
—Matt Rosenbaum, Fortune, 29 May 2026
The floor plan still includes the walk-in foyer and wardrobe directly inside the rear side door, but instead of running a queen bed from sidewall to sidewall up front, the Crossover Solo splits its floor into a 38 x 80-in (97 x 203-cm) twin XL bed and an open floor next to it.
—C.c. Weiss
may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2026
Like all performance Audis, the RS5 uses Quattro all-wheel drive, here with a limited-slip center differential that splits power between 70/30 and 15/85 front to rear.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
But Clarke also felt that the neighborhood was cut off from the rest of North Kansas City due to the Interstate 29/35 corridor that splits the town in two.
—Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Add splits to run summaries (rolling out this week).
—Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 27 May 2026
Fusion is the opposite of fission, which uses heavy elements such as uranium and plutonium and splits atoms into two or more parts, unleashing energy.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
While Jayne works remotely in marketing, Buffington splits his time between private chef work and pool maintenance.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Noun
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
Window units are compact, singular rectangular units that rest on a windowsill and recirculate and cool warm air, and mini splits have an outdoor unit, refrigerant line, and indoor unit.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 21 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
In addition to the British, members of the Greek, Monégasque, Albanian and more royal families have revealed their splits in recent years.
—Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Besides differences between Republicans and Democrats, intra-party splits have meant past efforts struggled to get widespread support.
—Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
On a runway, dancers duckwalk and spin, stick their hands in the air and wiggle their fingers, then drop into splits and shoot their legs into the air like exclamation marks.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splits
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Over four seasons, FX's The Bear has been one of the best TV shows ever to explore how food connects us and divides us, featuring tremendous performances and surprising twists.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2026
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The prospect of more drilling divides some Alaskans.—
Jennifer A. Dlouhy,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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Seismic images of mid-ocean ridges typically show rough and jagged terrain, formed when lava oozes up into the cold ocean along faults or fissures and hardens suddenly into stone.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
26 May 2026
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These seemingly harmless fissures on the surface of a watermelon can indicate deeper problems that affect both taste and freshness.—
Aksha Mittapalli,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2026
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Though not necessarily in it for the long haul, iconic pairings like Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Pitt or Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake captured the attention of millions around the world—as did their breakups.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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Friends and family members also told investigators that Shirilla and Russo’s relationship had become strained in the months before the crash, marked by arguments and breakups, with some describing Shirilla as possessive in the relationship.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Stepping inside, visitors are greeted by a double-sided masonry fireplace that anchors the entryway and separates it from a cozy sitting area and an open dining space.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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One of the drones hit the roof of an apartment building in Galați, a town on the river Danube that separates Romania, Ukraine and Moldova.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Many of the rooms at this ultra-luxe hideaway dangle from rocky ledges, are sandwiched between cliff crevices or are embedded like caves in the interior of the mountains, connecting guests intimately with the landscape.—
Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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From search-and-rescue drones navigating tight rock crevices to flexible medical devices implanted in moving joints, the potential applications are vast.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 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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The problem was eventually solved by adding a small isolation switch that disconnects the system whenever new code is uploaded.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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Critics argue enforcement of the law leads to forcibly removing unhoused people, moving them from place to place, and disconnects them from critical medical care, outreach and support.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
19 May 2026
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And whatever rifts had formed in his relationship with Altman were largely absent from social media.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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The deeper the rifts between the United States and Europe over Iran, the greater the chances of weakening the NATO alliance.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Splits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splits. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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