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
Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Clarke, whose splits and underlying numbers were dominant again, set up Fiala for two shot attempts, the second of which generated a rebound and created a scramble.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Jen Murphy, a regular Outside contributor, splits her time between Maui, Hawaii, and Boulder, Colorado.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
These days, Maher splits his time between HBO and his basement — literally.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
The second part of the study randomly splits 1,888 patients with breast arterial calcifications into two groups.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 3 Jan. 2026
Ed Mulheren splits his efforts between trying to get a sidewalk and making life more comfortable for his family at home.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
This manicure splits the classic French tip in two, with one half baby pink and the other a hot pink.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
The power generated by a commercial nuclear facility comes via the process of fission that splits uranium atoms within the core of a nuclear reactor.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
Whatever the reason, this year’s splits have shaken generations of fans who were rooting for the former couples to find their happily ever after.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
Despite her high profile romances and subsequent splits throughout her career, Winslet remains proud of retaining her privacy throughout, telling WSJ.
—Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
In the sporty video, McRae is seen dancing in a hockey rink, doing splits at the front desk and riding around on a Zamboni.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2025
But that seven-week break masked deep splits among Republicans that are now surfacing.
—Steven T. Dennis, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2025
Today, more than 50 companies have adopted R-32 in over 280 million systems worldwide, including our ductless mini-splits, air conditioners, heat pumps and Variable Refrigerant Volume (VRV) products, with some models operating down to about -13°F.
—Michaila Byrne, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025
The departure came at a time when several major clients were also announcing their splits from the music mogul, including Demi Lovato and J Balvin.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Netflix has had two splits previously, with the last one, a seven-to-one split, taking place in 2015.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
According to Harper's Bazaar, the royal family splits their time between the Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen and the Chancellery House at Fredensborg Palace, located on the island of Zealand in Denmark.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Clarke, whose splits and underlying numbers were dominant again, set up Fiala for two shot attempts, the second of which generated a rebound and created a scramble.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Jen Murphy, a regular Outside contributor, splits her time between Maui, Hawaii, and Boulder, Colorado.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
These days, Maher splits his time between HBO and his basement — literally.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
The second part of the study randomly splits 1,888 patients with breast arterial calcifications into two groups.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 3 Jan. 2026
Ed Mulheren splits his efforts between trying to get a sidewalk and making life more comfortable for his family at home.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
This manicure splits the classic French tip in two, with one half baby pink and the other a hot pink.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
The power generated by a commercial nuclear facility comes via the process of fission that splits uranium atoms within the core of a nuclear reactor.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Noun
It's also known as high season for marital splits, although that reputation may be more myth than reality.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
Whatever the reason, this year’s splits have shaken generations of fans who were rooting for the former couples to find their happily ever after.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
Despite her high profile romances and subsequent splits throughout her career, Winslet remains proud of retaining her privacy throughout, telling WSJ.
—Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
In the sporty video, McRae is seen dancing in a hockey rink, doing splits at the front desk and riding around on a Zamboni.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2025
But that seven-week break masked deep splits among Republicans that are now surfacing.
—Steven T. Dennis, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2025
Today, more than 50 companies have adopted R-32 in over 280 million systems worldwide, including our ductless mini-splits, air conditioners, heat pumps and Variable Refrigerant Volume (VRV) products, with some models operating down to about -13°F.
—Michaila Byrne, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025
The departure came at a time when several major clients were also announcing their splits from the music mogul, including Demi Lovato and J Balvin.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Netflix has had two splits previously, with the last one, a seven-to-one split, taking place in 2015.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splits
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What could be more important, or needed, these days than something, anything, that bridges worldwide divides?—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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In this metric, the company divides the amount of bitcoin by the number of shares.—
Alexander S. Blume,
Forbes.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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The fatal shooting sparked demonstrations nationwide and has deepened fissures between federal and state officials.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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Trump has a rare and underestimated talent for finessing these internal fissures.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
12 Jan. 2026
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Her music speaks of high school romance and tearful breakups, first loves, vengeance and revenge, rage, loss, and forgiveness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Ponds ended his first season with 51 tackles, 13 pass breakups and two interceptions.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Jan. 2026
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Asked what separates him from Donalds, Collins didn’t directly say.—
Shauna Muckle,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Across the country, communities are experiencing an escalation of militarized immigration enforcement that spreads fear, separates families and violates basic constitutional norms.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Pay extra attention to seams and crevices.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
29 Dec. 2025
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The best way to thwart this is to check around your property for potential sheltering spots and to seal holes and crevices with wood, hardware cloth, or another sturdy material.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Dec. 2025
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But the backdrop shows several people looking down through glass partitions at that desk, much in the way some on-stage animators worked at Disney-MGM.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2026
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And while many familiar names in wealthier metropolitan states fare well, the health picture is a reminder that the rural-urban split remains one of America’s most enduring partitions.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The crackly '80s line then disconnects, leaving a lingering sense of urgency.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Nov. 2025
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The Palisade hybrid disconnects the rear wheels to improve fuel economy under low loads.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
14 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The airstrikes expose deepening rifts between Saudi Arabia and its former ally, as both compete for control and influence in Yemen’s civil war.—
Ahmed Al-Haj,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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The radio tower group climbs up through one of the rifts and finds themselves on Vecna’s chaos planet.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
1 Jan. 2026
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