Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splitting (up)
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Staley was selected Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week on Monday after a performance that included breaking up a fourth-down pass in the end zone on Cal’s opening drive, forcing a fumble that was turned into a touchdown, getting an interception and making seven tackles.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025 -
Climbers add dimension and vertical movement to the garden, breaking up the monotony of fence lines.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
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Whether isolating public officials for harassment, doxing, intimidation, and ultimately attempted assassination, it is all carefully planned, executed and thought through.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
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The journey into the unknown can be both exciting and isolating.—
James Patterson,
Big Think,
24 Sep. 2025
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Instead of segregating different regions behind loading screens as with previous games, now your environment is a single seamless setting that feels more connected than ever.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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As much as Jones has tried to downplay it, the relationship between him and Parsons was a notable factor in the sides’ separating.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Reds and Mets both have an 80-76 record with six games to play; the only thing currently separating the two teams in the race for the National League’s final wild card spot is Cincinnati’s head-to-head tiebreaker.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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Brighton & Hove Albion are poised to name Jason Ayto as sporting director after parting company on Friday with technical director David Weir.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Kuwahara and Fox/Bento Box are said to be parting on good terms, with both the exec and the company opting not to renew his contract.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Splitting (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splitting%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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