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
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
Apocryphal reports surfaced online this week that the Oscar winner was killed in an Iranian missile attack on Israel, where the filmmaker splits his time with LA.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2026
The budget isn’t the only issue that splits the House and Senate.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Spanning just over 18,000 square feet, the new lounge splits its two floors into a pair of distinct areas.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
Given our state’s unique top-two primary system, there’s a very real possibility that the vast Democratic field splits the vote and two Republicans end up on the November ballot.
—Tom Charron, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
If that isn't enough, the mixer has a Streamer Mode toggle that splits the levels of each device (including the mic) between the personal mix for the headset and the stream mix for your audience.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
If the state’s overwhelmingly Democratic electorate splits its votes among the many Democratic candidates, there is a small chance that two Republicans could advance to the general election.
—Jill Cowan, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The weather pattern gets interesting on Friday as the low pressure system splits into two pieces of atmospheric energy.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
Files with 100 to 180 grit are ideal for shaping and shortening gel, acrylic, or press-on nails, while medium grit (around 180 to 220) is better for shaping natural tips—without causing splits or tears.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
Love Is Blind season 10 had one of the show's most explosive splits during its finale thanks to cast members Ashley Carpenter and Alex Henderson.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
The company went public in May 2002, trading at just a few cents a share after adjustment for splits, and turned its first profit in 2003.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
The splits work out to 40% of proceeds spent on hiring, 35% on training and deploying the platform and 25% on capital and general spending.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
This will help avoid root splits and reduce plant stress.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
In practice, drafters who invest at his current cost often end up needing to platoon him, shuffling him in and out of the lineup based on home/road splits, which is awkward for a third or fourth outfielder.
—Derek Vanriper, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Between splits and a soaring price, that $1,200 investment would be worth more than $9 million today.
—Matt Sedensky, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
Traditional photon-pair sources rely on nonlinear crystals, where a powerful laser photon splits into two lower-energy photons.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
Apocryphal reports surfaced online this week that the Oscar winner was killed in an Iranian missile attack on Israel, where the filmmaker splits his time with LA.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2026
The budget isn’t the only issue that splits the House and Senate.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Spanning just over 18,000 square feet, the new lounge splits its two floors into a pair of distinct areas.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
Given our state’s unique top-two primary system, there’s a very real possibility that the vast Democratic field splits the vote and two Republicans end up on the November ballot.
—Tom Charron, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
If that isn't enough, the mixer has a Streamer Mode toggle that splits the levels of each device (including the mic) between the personal mix for the headset and the stream mix for your audience.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
If the state’s overwhelmingly Democratic electorate splits its votes among the many Democratic candidates, there is a small chance that two Republicans could advance to the general election.
—Jill Cowan, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The weather pattern gets interesting on Friday as the low pressure system splits into two pieces of atmospheric energy.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
There are other splits by gender, race and education that stood out.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
Files with 100 to 180 grit are ideal for shaping and shortening gel, acrylic, or press-on nails, while medium grit (around 180 to 220) is better for shaping natural tips—without causing splits or tears.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
Love Is Blind season 10 had one of the show's most explosive splits during its finale thanks to cast members Ashley Carpenter and Alex Henderson.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
The company went public in May 2002, trading at just a few cents a share after adjustment for splits, and turned its first profit in 2003.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
The splits work out to 40% of proceeds spent on hiring, 35% on training and deploying the platform and 25% on capital and general spending.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
This will help avoid root splits and reduce plant stress.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
In practice, drafters who invest at his current cost often end up needing to platoon him, shuffling him in and out of the lineup based on home/road splits, which is awkward for a third or fourth outfielder.
—Derek Vanriper, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Between splits and a soaring price, that $1,200 investment would be worth more than $9 million today.
—Matt Sedensky, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splits
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The county also divides properties into appraisal neighborhoods, which may not match how homeowners think about their communities.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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The food and drink Culinary offerings track the seasons through the ancient Japanese calendar, which divides the year into 72 micro-seasons.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Sandstone and limestone provided fissures and fractures where these hydrocarbons could sit, and caprock kept everything in place.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
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The controversy has highlighted both religious and political fissures.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Vulnerability is earned, which is why your deepest fears, details of your past breakups, or tender quirks that make you you should be reserved for people who deserve it.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
3 Mar. 2026
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The first season explored the group moving in together, launching a fashion line, go on vacation in Miami, deal with health problems and startup issues and breakups.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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What separates this one from the rest?—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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And that can be what separates the good and the great at times.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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Then use a microfiber cloth barely dampened with water to wipe the fixture clean, making sure to get into any grooves and crevices.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Scrub Daddy’s Dump Duster is perfect for those crevices that may not get enough attention in your regular cleaning schedule.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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In ten booths, separated by cinder-block partitions, inmates could chat with visitors through glass while seated at metal counters.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Mission patients were separated from other patients only by plastic partitions, according to the CMS records.—
Andrew Jones,
CNN Money,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker app disconnects from her cellphone.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Heybike has included several safety features like a magnetic kill switch that shuts off the power if the rider disconnects from the bike, a reverse assist that helps you back out of tight places, and throttle reset protection, which guards against unintentional launches.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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At the same time, some Iranian Americans have openly welcomed the killing of Iran’s supreme leader and called for regime change, reflecting deep rifts within the diaspora over the conflict.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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General Daily Insight for February 28, 2026 Soft words can mend small rifts around us.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Splits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splits. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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