splitting (up)

Definition of splitting (up)next
present participle of split (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for splitting (up)
Verb
  • As the party was breaking up, officers reported hearing multiple gunshots near the home.
    Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
  • The pair make several successful films before breaking up, both romantically and professionally.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Each care kit is simple but meaningful, aimed at offering comfort and a sense of connection in an otherwise isolating environment.
    Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Both of those feelings can be really isolating.
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Enemark said San Diego County had a history of planning and land-use decisions that had a role in racially segregating the region.
    Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
  • His surprising case for segregation is that prisons are self-segregating, and white people still have power in the yard.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • One thing to keep in mind is that the bathrooms are open-concept, flowing into the bedroom and living area with no door separating the sink/vanity.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
  • And the optimization discipline to match it —Agentic Web Optimization — is already separating winners from the rest.
    Aviv Shamny, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Since parting, Shabaka has performed mononymously as a solo flautist and Skinner joined members of Radiohead to form the offshoot band the Smile.
    Hilton Als, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
  • The different hair parting methods has sparked a generational debate online.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Splitting (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splitting%20%28up%29. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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