SPLITTING (UP) Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

splitting (up)

verb

Definition of splitting (up)

present participle of split (up)

as in breaking up

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Tasks included scooping and dumping sand or gravel, digging and grading trenches, clearing debris from roads, removing tree branches from water edges, and breaking up rocks.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2026
Chicago White Sox designated hitter Andrew Benintendi made sure there wouldn’t be history Thursday, breaking up a no-hitter in the seventh inning with a single to left field against Atlanta Braves starter Grant Holmes.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of breaking up

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The MagneDrive system uses magnetic induction for silent, high-torque rotation, isolating the platter from motor vibrations and eliminating belts.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
There’s people who are still feeling pretty vulnerable and are isolating in their homes.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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After all, separating core banking from other activities is the best way to protect Americans from the risks banks keep projecting on FinTechs and crypto firms.

— Omid Malekan, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Isla Fisher is shedding light on her life since separating from Sacha Baron Cohen.

— Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

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