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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Recent Examples of splits

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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 How ductless mini-splits work Instead of generating heat, ductless mini-splits transfer thermal energy. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 29 June 2026 In the first three weeks of the experience, each couple splits, with each person coupling up with someone new. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026

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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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for splits

Verb

What unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us.

— Marc Andersen, Fortune, 30 June 2026
What divides them is the type of finance work being transformed.

— Aswin Saravanan, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Definition of divides

Noun

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
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

Definition of fissures

Noun

The former Arlington Seguin standout posted 96 tackles (60 solo), three pass breakups and tied for a team-high with five interceptions.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026
For an artist like Taylor Swift, who has built a $2 billion career out of musically documenting her romances and breakups, marrying Travis Kelce is almost certain to yield great songwriting material.

— Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 3 July 2026

Definition of breakups

Verb

The research angle is what separates lasting habits from short-term aesthetics.

— Allison Palmer July 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
The approach also introduces a computer architecture inspired by today’s digital computers that separates processing and memory.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026

Definition of separates

Noun

From clever watermelon slicers to brushes designed to slide into tight crevices, shop more surprisingly useful gadgets below.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
In it, pieces of raw fish are put in the cracks, crevices, and folds of the skin of Zach Holmes, another of the new cast members, who is a large man.

— Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2026

Definition of crevices

Noun

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
The architect replaced rigid partitions with a curtain system to separate the bedroom, which then benefited from better airflow and light.

— Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 20 June 2026

Definition of partitions

Verb

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

His close ties to Trump may keep the American president at the table, but are unlikely to mend the rifts.

— Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
These are old rifts within Hispanic communities that the figure of Gálvez alone, and our presence at the time of independence, cannot reconcile.

— Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026

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