splitting (on)

Definition of splitting (on)next
present participle of split (on), British
as in telling (on)
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities promise you won't split on us, and we'll tell you what happened

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  • The term first went viral thanks to a resurfaced clip of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Yolanda Hadid talking to her then-teenage, now-supermodel daughter, Gigi Hadid.
    Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The victim was conscious, breathing and talking when taken to Community Regional Medical Center.
    Bob Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026
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  • Coach Todd Monken made the announcement Monday after informing Watson and Sanders.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • In December 2024, the FBI issued a notice to sports leagues informing teams and players of recent burglaries targeting professional athletes, CBS Sports reported.
    S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
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“Splitting (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splitting%20%28on%29. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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