as in split
disagreeing with each other
the club members are sharply divided on the need for more fund-raising
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as in separated
to set or force apart
volunteers divided the donated groceries into several dozen piles
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as in parted
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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Recent Examples of divided
Dan Daley, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
The central premise of the Constitution is that liberty requires divided authority.
—Gregg Nunziata, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Gabrielle Glancy, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2026
The layout is divided into distinct wings, formal entertaining areas, private family spaces, and a dedicated work zone with dual offices and a conference room.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
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Adjective
What makes this push even more troubling is that the current maps were not the product of an independent commission or a divided government.
—Dan Daley, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
The central premise of the Constitution is that liberty requires divided authority.
—Gregg Nunziata, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
In fact, some of the houses on the beach were 40-room mansions before they got divided up during the Depression.
—Gabrielle Glancy, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2026
The layout is divided into distinct wings, formal entertaining areas, private family spaces, and a dedicated work zone with dual offices and a conference room.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divided
Adjective
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All of Google’s products have been getting more AI features, including Chrome, which now offers split-screen Gemini chatbot support, the ability to automate web browsing, and more.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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Voters over 50 are virtually split, with 40% supporting Markey and 38% supporting Moulton.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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The neighborhood/area Amankora's lodges sit across five of Bhutan's most iconic valleys, carved into the eastern Himalayas and separated by high mountain passes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Data from Flightradar24 cited by ABC7 shows the planes were separated by about 475 feet vertically as their paths crossed.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Following The Athletic’s reporting, the organization parted ways with Peter Soto, vice president of game presentation and fan experience.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Ujiri and the Raptors parted ways in 2025 after 12 years.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
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Bellingham looked sluggish and disconnected from his team-mates for most of the game.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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But more than anything, Bolles is authentic in a world that is disconnected by social media and polarized by politics.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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Two Paths Toward the Same Problem After college, their paths diverged.—
NIa Bowers,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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More expensive oil has hurt airlines in particular because of the industry’s already big fuel bills, and stocks diverged in the industry following the latest profit reports.—
Stan Choe,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Frank Sinatra entertained at his Twin Palms estate; Marilyn Monroe retreated here between films, and Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned in an A-frame hideaway steps from downtown.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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After 20 minutes or so, the protesters retreated.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
6 May 2026
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“Divided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divided. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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