1
as in portion
one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled
the model car came in several small parts that had to be put together
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2
as in share
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
wanted no part of the profits
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3
as in role
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
I'll do my part, so don't worry
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as in halfway
in some measure or degree
well, you're at least part right about her original name
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1
as in to separate
to go or move in different directions from a central point
after traveling together for three weeks, we parted at Rome
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2
as in to move
to leave a place often for another
parted with great ceremony but with little preparation for the dangers that lay ahead
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3
as in to divide
to set or force apart
parted the prongs with pliers
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4
as in to die
to stop living
before I part, I hope I have the opportunity to say my good-byes
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Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Rohde was a Pulitzer finalist in 2010 for a five-part New York Times series on his seven-month captivity with the Taliban.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025
François Girard’s take — part mysterious, part mystifying — on Wagner’s last opera is one of the Met’s most interesting productions of the last decade or so, and returns for the first time since its premiere in 2013.
—David Allen, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2018
Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
This year, at the 2025 Breezy Bowl XX Official Tour After Party, Monica was radiant in long, parted hair with dark pink lipstick and eyeshadow.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
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Noun
John Stamos is defending his former Full House costar Lori Loughlin for her part in the 2019 college admissions scandal, blaming her ex-husband Mossimo Giannulli.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Rohde was a Pulitzer finalist in 2010 for a five-part New York Times series on his seven-month captivity with the Taliban.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Adverb
The enclosed chamber offers very good heat regulation with an extruder fan, a part-cooling fan, an auxiliary part-cooling fan, and a fan to regulate the chamber.
—PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025
François Girard’s take — part mysterious, part mystifying — on Wagner’s last opera is one of the Met’s most interesting productions of the last decade or so, and returns for the first time since its premiere in 2013.
—David Allen, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2018
Verb
The actress wore her gray hair in curls and parted down the middle, keeping her makeup subtle, except for bold red lipstick.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
This year, at the 2025 Breezy Bowl XX Official Tour After Party, Monica was radiant in long, parted hair with dark pink lipstick and eyeshadow.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
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Eat lunch, which comes in large portions and uses vegetables harvested on the property, on the hotel restaurant’s terrace, which has an astonishing view.—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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During the fundraising portion of the evening, auctioneer Zachary Ian Krone encouraged attendees to donate to City of Hope’s cause.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Chelsea, Liverpool, and Aston Villa have been notable proponents of this setup, with last season’s total share of teams employing this system reaching its highest level for a decade.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The former couple share daughters Olivia Jade and Isabella Rose Giannulli.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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He has been nominated twice before in the Younger Actor category in 2005 and 2006, and has held the role since 2004 with one brief hiatus.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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In what ways will his grief manifest this season, and what role will his struggle with sobriety play in his emotional journey?—
Alamin Yohannes,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Consult your local land-grant university programs or the National Weather Service for guidance.—
Benjamin Vogt,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2025
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The owners of Maple Flats say an issue over a land access agreement with a different school in the neighborhood is responsible for the potential loss of the orchard.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
20 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Everyone has had that experience of being halfway across the world and suddenly running into someone from home.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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Construction on a $140 million pedestrian walkway to the B gates is halfway done and is expected to wrap up in the middle of 2026.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The game at Paycom Center was a tight affair, with very little to separate the two teams.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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But during their kiss, police swooped in to clear the crowd and wound up separating McSweeney from her kissing partner.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Green’s 49-yard run scramble moved the Razorbacks to the Texas A&M 39 just before the 2-minute timeout of the fourth quarter.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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Calderhead focuses on the British tactic, enacted two days after the initial attack, of moving their fleet into Flushing Bay to anchor for the night.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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Senate Republicans are trying to divide Democrats on Thursday with a vote that would pay government workers deemed essential who are working without pay during the shutdown.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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In the trailer, Whitney drops the bomb that she is set to start her own MomTok, as the group continues to be divided.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Part.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/part. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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