splits (up)

present tense third-person singular of split (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splits (up)
Verb
  • This solid layer isolates the reactive processes, stopping leaks and stabilizing the cell during high-energy cycles.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
  • The new data isolates the totals for season two and shows huge improvements year to year, particularly through the middle of the season.
    Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • This gets back to Wanda, who breaks up with the rapper, putting a bullseye on Larry's back.
    Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Oct. 2025
  • While Sam begins hallucinating people as puppets, Justin breaks up with him.
    Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But researchers say not every district re-segregates once court oversight ends.
    Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 19 Jan. 2026
  • In Israel, the literary world censors, silences, distorts, segregates and thus collaborates with the atrocities perpetrated in Gaza.
    Uriel Kon September 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The addition of Duran in a deal for the star infielder might be what separates the Red Sox from other potential suitors.
    Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2025
  • Mehta, whose son Ezra began taking classes at TU Dance at age 9, recalls once asking Pierce-Sands what separates, essentially, a dance student who hits it from one who doesn’t.
    Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Splits (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splits%20%28up%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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