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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Using that Ducato model as its starting point, Westfalia splits it into three separate levels. — New Atlas, 15 July 2026 Despite the campaign’s talk of schools and food assistance, fully 90% of the money goes to health care — the education and food assistance account splits the remaining 10%, which also has to cover the cost of administering the tax itself. — Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 13 July 2026 Jacqueline Rothstein, 35, splits time between a New York City suburb on Long Island and the city’s heavily Jewish borough of Brooklyn. — David Crary, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 From January to July, four significant departures — or group splits — have reshaped some of the industry’s most prominent acts, most recent of which is NCT and WayV’s WinWin. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The arrangement splits core components of the Arrow system between the two sites, with sensors and tracking capabilities concentrated in Kaufbeuren and launch infrastructure positioned at Lechfeld. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026 Like Adams, McBride splits his time between managing the store and shaping hats, moving between the sales floor and the workbench throughout the day. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026 Just off the Little River, in the woodsy historic Sherwood Forest neighborhood, Northeast 85th Street splits in two around the mound, marked by a pair of signs. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 Wilson was named series MVP and averaged more than 21 points on 50/50/83 percent shooting splits. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 June 2026

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How do Kenzie’s mom and dad feel about her emotive splits-ing, for instance? — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 10 July 2026 Amanda Anisimova, alongside many others like Aryna Sabalenka, wore classic NikeCourt dresses with side splits. — Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Licensing calls for meticulous attention to ownership splits, territorial rights, and expiration dates. — Faye Bradley, Variety, 2 July 2026 Benefits of ductless mini-split systems Ductless mini-splits have many benefits, especially for homeowners who want in-home cooling but don’t have traditional ductwork already installed. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 29 June 2026 Boone has not shown a willingness to play Jones against lefty pitchers who do not have reverse splits. — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 26 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for splits

Verb

Peck divides proteins into one-pound portions in freezer bags, pressing out excess air before sealing.

— Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026
Nolan divides the sacking of Troy into two lengthy sequences, both shot under cover of darkness but edited (by Jennifer Lame) with a magisterial clarity.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Definition of divides

Noun

While effective in winning the war, the new government faced social and political fissures in the postwar period.

— Donovan Fifield, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
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

Definition of fissures

Noun

The shorter run time also means some themes get reduced into syrup; the platitudes come as fast and furious as Tao and Elle’s breakups and makeups, with too little space to breathe in between.

— Gemma Wilson, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026
Jackson, meanwhile, ranked seventh on the team in tackles (39) and second behind Bellamy on pass breakups with five.

— Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

Definition of breakups

Noun

Other signs of bed bugs include ink-like speckled stains on fabrics, shed exoskeletons around crevices of beds and furniture and a sweet, musty smell.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Doing so could compromise the appearance and create crevices where bacteria can hide.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026

Definition of crevices

Noun

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
Two further partitions followed in 1793 and 1795, and Poland would not return as an independent state until after World War I, at about one-third of its size before partition.

— David Armitage, Washington Post, 26 June 2026

Definition of partitions

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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.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026
Once the aircraft reaches the runway, the TaxiBot disconnects.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026

Definition of disconnects

Noun

In Britain remain the memories, unresolved rifts and royal heritage that continue to define him.

— Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
His assertive foreign policy made Qatar a key mediator from Darfur to Gaza, while backing Islamists and hosting Taliban talks deepened rifts with neighbors and Western partners.

— Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of rifts

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