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splitting

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verb

present participle of split

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Recent Examples of splitting
Adjective
In bringing up the bill, Republicans succeeded in splitting Democrats, still smarting from their defeat at the ballot box in November, on one of Trump’s signature issues. Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 22 Jan. 2025 But that win can mostly be attributed to the Globes’ splitting comedies and dramas. Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025 But the trouble with splitting saltwater with an electrolyzer rather than through electrodialysis is that the electrolyzer will also produce toxic chlorine gas. IEEE Spectrum, 26 Dec. 2024 This leave-in treatment features guar bean paste that temporarily seals the hair cuticle to reduce the appearance of splitting ends and frizz, all while leaving curls looking healthy and shiny and preventing future breakage from happening. Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for splitting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splitting
Adjective
  • But without affordable renewables (or rapid breakthroughs in nuclear fusion) the electricity to feed all those AI data centers may not arrive in time.
    Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • In one of the many questions she’s recently had to field about the topic, Williams acknowledged the concerning shift in vibes amid the rapid, unknowable evolution of AI.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • As his health faded in the last year of his life, Neruda rushed to finish his story, which gives the last chapters of his book a galloping, fragmented quality.
    Tunku Varadarajan, WSJ, 25 June 2021
  • The artist was in Times Square last week to offer his latest corrective, unveiling a massive bronze statue of a young African American man in urban streetwear sitting astride a galloping horse.
    NBC News, NBC News, 7 Oct. 2019
Verb
  • The objective is to rethink the way that end-of-life motorcycle equipment is handled, avoiding unnecessary waste by creating a sustainable and effective method of separating and recycling the plastics used to make helmets.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2025
  • After separating from Anderson and filing for divorce on April 8, Blanchard rekindled her relationship with Urker.
    Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The swarm — hundreds of small earthquakes hitting the same area in quick succession — started around 1:30 a.m.
    Sarah Lynch Baldwin July 9, CBS News, 9 July 2025
  • But even countries far from Beijing are making quick shifts.
    Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • Her successor is Kirk Tanner, a PepsiCo alum-turned-CEO of Wendy’s who led the fast food chain’s collabs with brands from Spongebob to Takis.
    Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 July 2025
  • If you're not already enrolled, sign up for a free 30-day trial to enjoy exclusive deals, fast and free shipping, and more.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • The finish is brisk with balanced acidity and a soft texture.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • Examples of beneficial exercise include brisk walking, running, or cycling.
    Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • The lower end of that spectrum (2,000 kelvins) will provide an orangey, amber light and attract the fewest flying insects.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
  • But there aren’t enough helicopters available for initial pilot training, current and former Army aviators told Forbes, and active-duty and National Guard aircrews simply aren’t getting enough flying hours in peacetime.
    Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 4 Feb. 2025

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“Splitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splitting. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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