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as in parts
one of two equal or nearly equal parts
to be fair, we should each get half the pie
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as in matches
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 quarters
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Recent Examples of halves
Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
These slice-and-bake cookies are no less pretty than clever cutouts thanks to pecan halves and sanding sugar in holiday colors.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024
The smaller squad is on the field for two seven-minute halves, whereas the traditional rugby 15s is played in two 40-minute intervals.
—Doha Madani, NBC News, 2 Dec. 2024
Then came Harry Maguire, who in the summer of 2019 was considered one of the most promising center halves in the world.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Its colorful two-page spreads open like the splayed halves of a trout.
—Dwight Garner, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Look back at how the game unfolded The consistency of their run game has allowed Philadelphia to ground down teams in second halves, and that trend also continued as Philadelphia scored 24 points after halftime to the Rams’ 13.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2024
While head coach of the Cardinals, Kingsbury often was criticized for the way his team — and offenses in particular — fizzled in the second halves of seasons.
—Mike Jones, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
So, a little bit like the two-act Broadway musical, the movie will be split into halves.
—Charley Ross, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024
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What holds both halves together is Rankin’s dry humor and playful compositions.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
These slice-and-bake cookies are no less pretty than clever cutouts thanks to pecan halves and sanding sugar in holiday colors.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024
The smaller squad is on the field for two seven-minute halves, whereas the traditional rugby 15s is played in two 40-minute intervals.
—Doha Madani, NBC News, 2 Dec. 2024
Then came Harry Maguire, who in the summer of 2019 was considered one of the most promising center halves in the world.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Its colorful two-page spreads open like the splayed halves of a trout.
—Dwight Garner, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Look back at how the game unfolded The consistency of their run game has allowed Philadelphia to ground down teams in second halves, and that trend also continued as Philadelphia scored 24 points after halftime to the Rams’ 13.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2024
While head coach of the Cardinals, Kingsbury often was criticized for the way his team — and offenses in particular — fizzled in the second halves of seasons.
—Mike Jones, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
So, a little bit like the two-act Broadway musical, the movie will be split into halves.
—Charley Ross, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halves
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Similarly, smart factory technology like digital twins (a virtual representation of an object or system) can have a major impact on manufacturing sustainability.Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The couple gave birth to Blue Ivy in January 2012, followed by twins Sir and Rumi, born in 2017.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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With four generations comprising the workforce today, there are clear differences and similarities to inform space design that works for all, not just some.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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These countries can offer skilled, cost-effective technology talent and are attractive due to cultural similarities, time zone alignment and favorable educational infrastructure.Daniel Pena, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The tsunami hazard area in Manhattan Beach is essentially limited to the beach and pier on the coastal side of the Strand, the walking-and-biking path that separates the sand from luxury homes.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The story follows a young Mufasa as a great flood separates him from his parents.Nick Romano, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Halves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halves. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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