splits (up)

Definition of splits (up)next
present tense third-person singular of split (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splits (up)
Verb
  • Meek’s best writing often isolates intimate moments with tenderness and relatability.
    Dean Van Nguyen, Pitchfork, 27 Feb. 2026
  • This not only ensures sufficient power delivery, but also effectively isolates any electromagnetic interference to the analog signal from the digital architecture – all in the name of optimum listening.
    Stefan Ionescu February 24, New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • While Sam begins hallucinating people as puppets, Justin breaks up with him.
    Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Belly, devastated by the betrayal, slaps Jeremiah and breaks up with him.
    Alexandra Hurtado, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The crowd was about 50-50 housed and unhoused — the invisible veil that normally segregates these two worlds had been lifted.
    Brian Barth, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
  • But researchers say not every district re-segregates once court oversight ends.
    Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 19 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Trever parts his hair to the right while his brother styles his combover to the left.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • And Rachel Weisz is very professorial in all those gently eccentric power separates.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Splits (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splits%20%28up%29. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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