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as in part
one of two equal or nearly equal parts
to be fair, we should each get half the pie
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as in match
either of a pair matched in one or more qualities
it's the bottom half of the ninth inning, and the Yankees are up at bat
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as in incomplete
lacking some necessary part
half measures that did nothing but prolong the problem
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as in halfway
in some measure or degree
what you said is only half true
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Recent Examples of half
James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
If all goes well, KU backup Cole Ballard should see plenty of snaps in the second half.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
Known for a deep, authoritarian bass voice that could have been used to voice movie trailers — and for his constant companion, his walking stick — Davis’ tenure encompassed an evolution of Chicago politics over nearly a half century in public life.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
Patrick George, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2025
Train service will continue between Bowdoin Station and Airport, but riders of that section will also need to budget extra time, according to T, with trains scheduled to arrive half as frequently.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Absent from the trailer: Lady Gaga, who is playing an as-yet-unrevealed part in the second half of the season.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
If all goes well, KU backup Cole Ballard should see plenty of snaps in the second half.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The Fed ended last year, cutting rates three times: a half point in September, followed by quarter-point reductions in November and December.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
Known for a deep, authoritarian bass voice that could have been used to voice movie trailers — and for his constant companion, his walking stick — Davis’ tenure encompassed an evolution of Chicago politics over nearly a half century in public life.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
Adverb
The new truck will be made with 20 percent fewer parts than a traditional gas vehicle, Ford has said, and half as many cooling hoses.
—Patrick George, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2025
Train service will continue between Bowdoin Station and Airport, but riders of that section will also need to budget extra time, according to T, with trains scheduled to arrive half as frequently.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for half
Noun
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Layer this with more olive oil, lemon zest, flaky salt, and black pepper (Meredith says not to skip this part!), and top it all off with fresh basil leaves.—
Grace Kneebone,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Aug. 2025
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But Ed presents himself with a no-frills courtly reticence that’s equal parts politeness and caution.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For Madrid’s second La Liga match, a visit to Real Oviedo, Alexander-Arnold was benched in favour of the Spaniard and featured for just three minutes at the end of a 3-0 away victory.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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The pressure of high expectations exploded during her second-round match against Donna Vekić.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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When a protein is missing or pretty low in any of those essential amino acids, it’s considered incomplete.—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
28 Aug. 2025
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Historical documents suggest the oldest of these, the incomplete Visconti di Modrone deck, was commissioned as a wedding present for the daughter of Filippo Maria Visconti, then Duke of Milan, and her groom, Francesco Sforza, founder of a powerful family.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
25 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Kimber is encouraged more than ever about that endeavor with the news of Jackson's hiring.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
22 Aug. 2025
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That represented the biggest three-day opening ever for a movie based on a video game at the domestic box office.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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His father, George, was halfway across Hayward Stadium at the 300-meter mark.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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And nearly halfway around the globe, a Kansas City Royals minor-league affiliate threw salt in the wound.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sheriff’s deputies responded just before 10 p.m. Wednesday to a ShotSpotter alert activation near 42nd Street and Apostolo Circle in the Lemon Hill section of south Sacramento where the 14-year-old boy had been shot in the face, authorities said.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The bacteria was in water in a small section of the city water system near Monroe Fire Department Station 4 at 3907 Old Charlotte Highway, the city news release said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The partial solar eclipse will occur Sept. 21, 2025, NASA said.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Peteski also objected to PBR’s partial joinder in support of the TBN and TCT motion.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Culture that neither hides nor delivers anything at all.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Aug. 2025
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Baldwin said Murphy has been helpful at all times, sharing advice on opposing pitchers during games — when both are in the lineup together or Murphy has a day off — and working together daily with Braves pitchers, going over game plans, scouting opposing hitters and the like.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Half.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/half. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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