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as in separated
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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as in departed
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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as in divided
to set or force apart
parted the prongs with pliers
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as in died
to stop living
before I part, I hope I have the opportunity to say my good-byes
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Recent Examples of parted
Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
The audience watched quietly until Matthew McConaughey, sporting a parted blond bowl cut and ferrying students to some end-of-year fun, delivered a signature bit of dialogue.
—Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 6 June 2025
Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
That drone morphs into a sea shanty–like melody, as if the clouds have parted and the waters calmed, giving you a stable place to stand after having to constantly adjust your footing.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
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Adjective
Instead of crimps, Paxton's honey blonde locks were styled in romantic waves and with parted curtain bangs.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
The audience watched quietly until Matthew McConaughey, sporting a parted blond bowl cut and ferrying students to some end-of-year fun, delivered a signature bit of dialogue.
—Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 6 June 2025
Verb
The actress styled her hair straight and parted down the middle and went with bold eye makeup and subtle lipstick.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
That drone morphs into a sea shanty–like melody, as if the clouds have parted and the waters calmed, giving you a stable place to stand after having to constantly adjust your footing.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parted
Adjective
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According to the full plot description on Amazon, our protagonists have more to worry about than just severed fingers.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2026
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The inciting incident for the new story comes after the principal of the high school receives a severed human finger in the mail, sending the parents into an uproar.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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They were separated at the time of the crash.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Months later, in January 2025, a girl, age 14 at the time, was assaulted after becoming separated from her friends, the CPS said.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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Established in 2015, with Australian artist Ed Davis (who has since departed in 2024), the brand has cultivated a cult following for its line of ready-to-wear and accessories.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
30 May 2026
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The expedition departed from the hotel to begin the ascent, explained Martin, our concierge.—
Lauren David,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Today, Ethiopia — Africa’s second most populous nation with over 135 million people — stands deeply divided, facing violent ethnic conflicts, restrictions on free speech and crackdowns on dissent.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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At the broadest level, it is divided into the three independent interconnections.—
Sufan Jiang,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Harris plays with the memory of her mom, Suzie Brawner, who died two years ago.—
Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Mbogo Macharia, the lawyer representing the families of the 16 girls who died in the fire, called for a thorough investigation within 21 days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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So far there's not much evidence traders think the split-volatility dynamic will change.—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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In travel and live events, split-tender models can make expensive experiences feel more attainable.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Sonko and Faye had diverged on how to resolve the crisis, but the formation of a new government may clarify the path forward, Paul Melly, a consulting fellow at UK think tank Chatham House, told Semafor.—
Jenny Vaughan,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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In the aftermath of the pandemic, models diverged sharply.—
Dr. Peter Fotinos,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Garcia later exited the game with a right-hamstring strain.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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Mendoza exited his bedroom to find that the roof of his unit had collapsed, allowing intense heat and heavy smoke into the unit.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2026
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“Parted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parted. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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