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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
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025
Nearly half of us—48%—have never been married at all.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2025
Audrey Noble, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
Moore — about a half block away — spotted his friend in danger and rushed to intervene, police said.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Mix different finishes and shades of similar color, like this half glossy half metallic pink and green hearts, for a more dynamic nail look.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Piñeiro should have a decent market, despite having a rough second half of the season.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025
Nearly half of us—48%—have never been married at all.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Mix different finishes and shades of similar color, like this half glossy half metallic pink and green hearts, for a more dynamic nail look.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
Moore — about a half block away — spotted his friend in danger and rushed to intervene, police said.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
Adverb
On Tuesday afternoon, Cao said the egg shelves at Song Hy market in Little Saigon in Garden Grove were more than half empty.
—Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Mix different finishes and shades of similar color, like this half glossy half metallic pink and green hearts, for a more dynamic nail look.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for half
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As part of Berea’s thriving small business scene, The Taleless Dog Booksellers champions the importance of shopping local.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA TODAY,
26 Jan. 2025
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The shows were originally offered as part of Playhouse on Park’s season subscription package but later moved from that package deal and made to be stand-alone events.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The season opens March 14 with two matches: Houston Dash vs. Washington Spirit and Orlando Pride vs. Chicago Stars.—
Emily Olsen,
The Athletic,
28 Jan. 2025
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Elsewhere, Phaedra meets up with her speed-dating match, Cheick, from Sweet Tea’s event last week.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And that blitz to force Allen’s final incomplete pass.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2025
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On a 4th and 5 play at the two-minute warning up 32-29, Spagnuolo called an all-out blitz on Allen, which led to an incomplete pass to tight end Dalton Kincaid, effectively ending the game.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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That star is located around 141 light-years away, which also makes this particular exoplanet the closest disintegrating world ever seen.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Some of the greatest movies ever made are nowhere to be found due to everything from music rights snafus to corporate negligence.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
17 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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The 23rd season of Real Time will run until November 21, A.K.A. halfway until the midterm elections that could prove a minefield for both Trump and Bass.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have used a distortion in space to reveal over 40 individual stars in a galaxy 6.5 billion light-years from the Milky Way—halfway back to the beginning of the universe.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Giveaway Entities’ right to amend these Official Rules, in whole or in part, does not apply to this Arbitration section.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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The itinerary here is always evolving, so head to their experiences section to see what’s currently on offer.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The partial transcript below has been edited for clarity.—
Dianna Russini,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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See below for a partial listing of programming at the Macro Lodge, held Jan. 24-26 at 625 Main Street, in Park City.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Interestingly, the two teams with the best records in the league, the Capitals and Jets — were either barely considered (Winnipeg, 3.7 percent) or not considered at all (Washington).—
Cory Lavalette,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Tell your friends about the jeans that hold you in at all the right places.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Half.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/half. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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