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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splitting (up)
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Federal officials have described the overhaul as the most significant restructuring of the transplant system in decades, aimed at breaking up a long-standing contractor monopoly, strengthening patient safety oversight, and replacing aging technology infrastructure.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026 -
The pair make several successful films before breaking up, both romantically and professionally.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
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Even with the world watching, the experience feels isolating, the crew sealed inside a failing machine with no room for mistakes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Apart from the oil blockade, the US also appears to be isolating Cuba diplomatically.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
18 Mar. 2026
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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
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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
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The teacher draws a tightrope separating two dimensions with an acrobat occupying the space above the tightrope, and a flea, who is able to walk both above and below the tightrope.—
Valerie Greene,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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That's why separating church and state is important to me, ‘cause the government should not be an emotional being.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The different hair parting methods has sparked a generational debate online.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
10 Mar. 2026
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Crosby’s parting gift — two first-round picks — was also a no-brainer haul for Las Vegas.—
Dianna Russini,
New York Times,
9 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 21 Mar. 2026.
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