apart 1 of 2

as in to pieces
into parts or pieces the fancy new adjustable rake came apart the first time I tried to use it

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apart

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adjective

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Recent Examples of apart
Adverb
But the deal fell apart, Big Lots said Thursday in a statement. Nathan Bomey, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024 What truly sets Rosemary apart, however, is her people-first approach. Molly Peck, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Could the dark energy that’s accelerating the expansion of the universe eventually rend apart spacetime? Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 22 Feb. 2023 Redistricting efforts is intended to create similar-sized regions for Washington’s representatives while also splitting apart cities, counties and related communities as little as possible. Tribune News Service, oregonlive, 28 July 2021 See all Example Sentences for apart 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apart
Adjective
  • The young man is resentful at being stuck on some nowhere planet rather than being where the action is on Coruscant.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 10 July 2024
  • With nowhere to go, the pair decide to set about, with only £115 ($150) in their pockets, walking the South West Coast Path — a 630-mile stretch.
    Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2024
Adjective
  • Israel has been carrying out a major operation in northern Gaza since October, battling Hamas in the most isolated and heavily damaged part of the territory.
    WAFAA SHURAFA AND TIA GOLDENBERG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Against the isolated backdrop of a snowy winter, the unlikely trio strikes an unimaginable connection over their personal struggles and shared humanity.
    Lydia Price, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Then overnight lows starting Friday into Saturday through Monday into Tuesday will stay well below freezing with low 20s forecast in Nashville and even the teens in outlying areas and along the Cumberland Plateau.
    Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
  • European countries dominate the top 10—the only outlying nation is Japan in eighth place.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The Turtle Island resort, where Dawson and Chen stayed, is a secluded and exclusive 500-acre retreat, hosting only 14 couples at a time.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Hana, located on southeastern Maui, is a secluded town known for its slow pace and old Hawaii charm.
    Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • And, lacking rules to handle these unusual interactions, retired state and local government employees can receive substantial Social Security benefit windfalls.
    Andrew Biggs, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • In this underdog sports drama by Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski, made in collaboration with FIA, a retired Formula One racer (Brad Pitt) takes a young rookie prodigy (Damson Idris) under his wing.
    Ben Rosenstock, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Below, Marone and The Connaught share their (formerly secret) recipe for their Velvet Champagne cocktail.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Outdoors, the landscaped grounds are laced with live oak trees and host formal gardens adorned with a life-size chessboard and a secret swing.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Next year’s ceremony could be even tougher, given the odd state of the best picture race, which has no clear front-runner and appears likely to be dominated by a handful of film festival favorites.
    Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Still, Miranda’s talents remain an odd match for Disney, leaving Lebo M — a vocalist from the first movie — to elevate the soundtrack once again, reinforcing the connection to Zulu rhythms and chants.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The backlash to the situation resulted in a threat against Slusser and added police protection for the team at all home and away games this year, Fox News Digital previously reported.
    Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Roy Hodgson clung to his job in February 2023 despite a crushing 4-1 defeat in which he and Palace were taunted mercilessly by the home support and a section of the away contingent called for his departure.
    Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024

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