splits (on)

present tense third-person singular of split (on), British
as in talks
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities promise you won't split on us, and we'll tell you what happened

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  • The Iran discussions took place in the morning, the Ukraine talks in the afternoon.
    Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Margot Robbie talks lovingly about the cocaine scene in 1900.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
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  • This intergenerational dialogue informs the making of each collection.
    WWD Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • This dichotomy, between depressive routine and the spark of something exciting, or even irksome, both informs each relationship, and clarifies (for the viewer) Arash’s state of mind the more his reasons are revealed.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
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“Splits (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splits%20%28on%29. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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