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as in to split
to set or force apart
volunteers divided the donated groceries into several dozen piles
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2
as in to separate
to go or move in different directions from a central point
the group divided based on those who wanted to go swimming and those who didn't
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as in dispute
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as in rise
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Recent Examples of divide
Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
In addition to looking at overall options for affordable housing, WalletHub divided cities by population size — defining large cities as those with more than 300,000 residents.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2025
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
While his move was viewed as replacing elderly incumbents with younger, more dynamic members, and portrayed as a growing generational divide within the Democratic Party, Hogg said Sunday that his focus was never specifically on age.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2025
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Verb
The existence of the commission risked dividing Marylanders from one another at a time when our state faces headwinds that require collective effort and sacrifice.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
In addition to looking at overall options for affordable housing, WalletHub divided cities by population size — defining large cities as those with more than 300,000 residents.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2025
Noun
The theater/film divide seems to confirm Nora’s view of him as the enemy.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
While his move was viewed as replacing elderly incumbents with younger, more dynamic members, and portrayed as a growing generational divide within the Democratic Party, Hogg said Sunday that his focus was never specifically on age.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divide
Verb
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The song was released in 1973, only a few years after The Beatles split, highlighting how quickly the two reconnected.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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After a tumultuous on-and-off-again relationship, Tran and Brown officially split in late 2014.—
Alex Heigl,
People.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
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That may not sound like much, but in a market where supply and demand are often separated by razor-thin margins, the impact on oil prices could be significant.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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At one point, cinematographer Adib Sobhani’s camera cranes up above the schoolyard, showing students and parents separated by a fence that Aliyar accidentally locked.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
Noun
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But that same morning, the party suffered a setback that may be more consequential: losing control of the state board that sets voting rules and adjudicates election disputes.—
Doug Bock Clark,
ProPublica,
16 May 2025
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If not, the consumer can file a dispute with the credit card issuer, Kiernan said.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Younger actors can get critical acclaim, but the rise of film franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe has made many of them feel interchangeable.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
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If Clark continues her rise to superstardom, the league will be in great hands.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
Verb
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This ensures the event is as impactful and memorable as possible, rather than disconnected from the rest of your organization’s work.—
Dr. Kyle Elliott,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Sitting cross-legged on the floor while her scalp was parted and pulled by a cousin, an auntie, someone who loved her.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Vogue,
22 May 2025
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The crowd parted, and a tiny woman with a big smile emerged.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
Noun
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That’s still true in the fully postindustrial parts of the city, though in a way that bespeaks new fissures.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
21 May 2025
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Volcanic eruptions typically occur when magma below a volcano surges into subsurface pockets called magma chambers, then escapes to the surface through vents and fissures.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
5 May 2025
Noun
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Bridgewater’s assets under management dropped 18% in 2024 to some $92 billion, Reuters reported in March, down from a recent peak of $150 billion in 2021.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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How The Little Mermaid goes deeper with Halle Bailey's Ariel 'Little Mermaid' star Jodi Benson watches daughter perform as Ariel The tour ended with a sneak peak of the full production, notably also the first time the cast and crew has run through the entire show.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
19 May 2025
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“Divide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divide. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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