as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
the horse took off at a splitting gallop
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as in dividing
to set or force apart
split logs for the winter's supply of wood
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Recent Examples of splitting
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
After waiting nearly a month for the city to respond to a service request about a splitting tree, a Museum District resident duct taped the tree together and posted signs to avoid parking under it.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 5 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
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
After waiting nearly a month for the city to respond to a service request about a splitting tree, a Museum District resident duct taped the tree together and posted signs to avoid parking under it.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 5 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splitting
Adjective
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The 20-year-old centre-back is one of the most exciting defensive prospects around and his move to the Santiago Bernabeu marks the highest point yet of a remarkably rapid rise.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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The story of Wang’s success was so compelling, the innovations so rapid and revolutionary, that Dr. Wang asked Ted to leave his post in customer service and create the company’s first public relations department.—
Pat Butler,
Sportico.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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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
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Go for swiveling storage like this or rotating jewelry boxes, which are ideal for separating smaller pieces (like earring studs) at the top and larger pieces (like brooches) at the bottom.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Timberwolves coach Chris Finch gave Randle a quick hook, sending the forward to the bench for the next two minutes of action, much to Randle’s dismay — which was evident in the veteran’s body language.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2025
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Aleksander Barkov’s shot tipped off his stick to bring the Panthers back from two quick Toronto goals.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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Such networks provide critical information on how fast carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are building up in the air from fossil-fuel burning and other processes.—
Eric Morgan,
Wired News,
10 May 2025
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With a win Friday, the Braves, who began the season with seven losses, could’ve tied an MLB record for the fastest team to reach .500 after such a start: The 1945 Boston Red Sox started 0-7 and got to the mark in their 38th game.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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The chippies, pubs and merchandise stalls on Goodison Road are doing brisk business, as fans arrive extra early to soak up precious last memories.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Adames began jogging around the bases, but his trot soon slowed into a brisk walk.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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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
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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 22 May. 2025.
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