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
ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Eyes on the primary runoff The Democratic race doesn't feature notable policy splits along the lines of the progressive-moderate fissures that have opened around the country.
—CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Singlet fission is a process in which a single high-energy exciton splits into two lower-energy excitons.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Shenanigans aside, Kevin Durant has put together a ridiculous age-37 season — nearly 26 points per game on shooting splits around 52/41/88 percent.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The couple splits their time between Western New York, where Allen, 29, plays for the Buffalo Bills, and California.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
This manicure splits the classic French tip in two, with one half baby pink and the other a hot pink.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
The partnership formally allows the public to use the park space outside school hours and splits maintenance costs between the two entities.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 6 Apr. 2026
Sometimes, however, the same line splits off into two different branches.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026
Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
Working between the pipes for the Kings for the second straight game, goaltender Anton Forsberg made his presence felt midway through the frame, doing the splits to fend off an attempt with his right foot.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
But the group and its half a dozen dancers, already performing perilous splits before breakfast, were prepping to run through the steps of the big intro to their set.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Civale entered Tuesday’s game with close to neutral splits, though, so Boone opted for Rosario in a low-risk, high-reward possibility.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Choreographers Arturo Lyons and Omari Wiles have these confident contestants shine with struts, sashays, splits, dips, duckwalks, vogueing and death-drops, each trying to outdo the other, urged on by a rapturous crowd.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Many polls show dramatic splits in sentiment based on political leanings, but not this one.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Evan Carter will not start on opening day, replaced in the lineup by Sam Haggerty, who has tremendous splits against lefties.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Is there a Kristol-like figure who would be able to prevail over the splits in the Republican Party, to eke out a plurality in the Republican primary and then appeal to people who are not Republicans?
—Suzanne Schneider, The New York Review of Books, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
Nuclear power takes advantage of the energy released when the nucleus of an atom, such as uranium, splits in a process called fission.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Eyes on the primary runoff The Democratic race doesn't feature notable policy splits along the lines of the progressive-moderate fissures that have opened around the country.
—CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Singlet fission is a process in which a single high-energy exciton splits into two lower-energy excitons.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Shenanigans aside, Kevin Durant has put together a ridiculous age-37 season — nearly 26 points per game on shooting splits around 52/41/88 percent.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The couple splits their time between Western New York, where Allen, 29, plays for the Buffalo Bills, and California.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
This manicure splits the classic French tip in two, with one half baby pink and the other a hot pink.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
The partnership formally allows the public to use the park space outside school hours and splits maintenance costs between the two entities.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 6 Apr. 2026
Sometimes, however, the same line splits off into two different branches.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
Such agreements often include incredibly detailed terms with wildly differing splits and sometimes convoluted formulas.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
Working between the pipes for the Kings for the second straight game, goaltender Anton Forsberg made his presence felt midway through the frame, doing the splits to fend off an attempt with his right foot.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
But the group and its half a dozen dancers, already performing perilous splits before breakfast, were prepping to run through the steps of the big intro to their set.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Civale entered Tuesday’s game with close to neutral splits, though, so Boone opted for Rosario in a low-risk, high-reward possibility.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Choreographers Arturo Lyons and Omari Wiles have these confident contestants shine with struts, sashays, splits, dips, duckwalks, vogueing and death-drops, each trying to outdo the other, urged on by a rapturous crowd.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Many polls show dramatic splits in sentiment based on political leanings, but not this one.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Evan Carter will not start on opening day, replaced in the lineup by Sam Haggerty, who has tremendous splits against lefties.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Is there a Kristol-like figure who would be able to prevail over the splits in the Republican Party, to eke out a plurality in the Republican primary and then appeal to people who are not Republicans?
—Suzanne Schneider, The New York Review of Books, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splits
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Season 3 President Reagan and Soviet Premier Andropov sign lunar peace treaty which essentially divides the Moon between them.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Beverage director Jax Donahue divides the cocktail menu between classics and two rotating destinations (recently from San Francisco to Mexico City).—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Eyes on the primary runoff The Democratic race doesn't feature notable policy splits along the lines of the progressive-moderate fissures that have opened around the country.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The ledges are broken by crevices and fissures, and loose rocks of all sizes lie on them and below them.—
Dr. C. E. Kuschel,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Across his final two collegiate seasons at Houston and LSU, Haulcy totaled 162 tackles, eight interceptions and 12 pass breakups, earning first-team All-Big 12 honors in 2024 and All-SEC recognition in 2025.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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One of the most prominent hitmakers of the era were Human League — one of the few bands to endure for more than four decades without massive fights, angst and breakups.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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The layout separates private areas from the main entertaining spaces, with the primary suite set behind pivoting resin doors and comprising a sitting area, dressing space, and a large bathroom with a soaking tub and walk-in shower.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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And Rachel Weisz is very professorial in all those gently eccentric power separates.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pay close attention to seams, edges and crevices where dust mites and debris collect.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Stroll leisurely to admire the wide variety of wildflowers that grow along the ledges or dare to dip below the dramatic quartz and sandstone into the narrow crevices of the cliffs.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Inside, the seating has personal storage and moveable partitions for more seclusion or more socialization onboard as well as moody lighting.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
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Using multiple overwrite methods ensures that files, partitions, or entire drives are permanently deleted and not recoverable.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If the voltage continues to drop further for any reason, the main contactor disconnects the entire system and safeguards the battery.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2026
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Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker app disconnects from her cellphone.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Trump appears to have re-focused on the Danish autonomous territory while venting frustration at NATO, as the diplomatic fallout from the Iran war exposes rifts in Washington's ties with the security alliance.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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Their contrasting positions mirror growing rifts within the Republican Party over whether military action against Iran is justified and appropriate.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Splits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splits. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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