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
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
The rest of the album splits the difference between this newfound scrappiness and the skyscraping edifices Madeon built his name on.
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Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
And some of the biggest divisions occur when the 6-3 conservative court splits along ideological lines.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The plug splits into two, 5-foot-long cords, and at the end of each cord are power strips.
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Brandi Fuller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
Bitdefender splits the difference, only offering transaction tracking at its top pricing tier.
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Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
With Class in Paris splits its offerings by format, with kids-only classes for ages 6 to 12 and family classes for ages 9 to 15 paired with an accompanying adult.
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Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
In turn, this keeps me from having severe knee pain and chin splits.
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Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
During auditions, judges focus on dance technique, high kicks, splits, showmanship, personal appearance, energy, enthusiasm, poise, figure and personality, per the DCC's website.
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Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Public discussions surrounding prop firm success typically focus on marketing, challenge design, profit splits and trader acquisition.
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Justin Hertzberg,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Mini or ductless splits don’t have the ductwork that central air has, instead having an outdoor unit with a condenser and fan and an indoor unit that’s usually mounted on the wall to circulate cool air.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
All cheerleaders must be flexible and able to perform the splits by the start of the season.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Moncef Krarti,
The Conversation,
15 June 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.
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Geoff Clark Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
Verb
Bonda also volunteered at a mobile library project started by expat Debra Blake and Carol Woodruff, who splits time between Southern California and Baja.
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Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
The rest of the album splits the difference between this newfound scrappiness and the skyscraping edifices Madeon built his name on.
—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
And some of the biggest divisions occur when the 6-3 conservative court splits along ideological lines.
—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The plug splits into two, 5-foot-long cords, and at the end of each cord are power strips.
—
Brandi Fuller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
Bitdefender splits the difference, only offering transaction tracking at its top pricing tier.
—
Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
With Class in Paris splits its offerings by format, with kids-only classes for ages 6 to 12 and family classes for ages 9 to 15 paired with an accompanying adult.
—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
In turn, this keeps me from having severe knee pain and chin splits.
—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
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
Noun
Maureen Groppe Get ready for some ideological splits.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Public discussions surrounding prop firm success typically focus on marketing, challenge design, profit splits and trader acquisition.
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Justin Hertzberg,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Mini or ductless splits don’t have the ductwork that central air has, instead having an outdoor unit with a condenser and fan and an indoor unit that’s usually mounted on the wall to circulate cool air.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splits
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What divides them is the type of finance work being transformed.
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Defections across the land border that divides the peninsula are relatively rare, as the area is densely forested, ridden with landmines and monitored by soldiers on both sides.
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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.
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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.
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Acceptance is a huge part of recovering from breakups.
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Ben Silverstone gives a moving performance as teenage Steven, who spends the film fighting bullies and breakups on the path to self-acceptance.
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When baked in a very hot oven, butter contains enough water to form steam, which separates doughs into layers of flaky pastry.
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This is where discipline separates an uncomfortable opportunity from a value trap.
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This involves sealing all cracks, crevices and entry points with materials that won't degrade over time.
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How to Use Diatomaceous Earth Outdoors To use diatomaceous earth outdoors, apply a fine layer to the perimeter of the patio or garden, paying special attention to any cracks and crevices in your walkways or patio.
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The architect replaced rigid partitions with a curtain system to separate the bedroom, which then benefited from better airflow and light.
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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.
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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.
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Once the aircraft reaches the runway, the TaxiBot disconnects.
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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.
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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.
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“Splits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splits. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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