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as in to divide
to set or force apart
You should split logs now for a winter's supply of wood.
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as in to polarize
to cause (people) to break up into opposing groups
The party split over which tax policy to endorse.
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as in breakup
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the split of the group into two factions marked the beginning of the end of the organization
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as in divided
disagreeing with each other
opinions are split on the subject
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Recent Examples of split
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 24 May 2026
The contentious battle between Roy and Middleton has split conservatives in Texas.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 24 May 2026
C.c. Weiss
may 22, New Atlas, 22 May 2026
Following Starz’s split from Lionsgate, House of Ashur is no longer owned by the network.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Joseph Person, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Ports are plentiful both in the front and back, and storage is also a strong point, with a split system of an internal HDD and internal SSD totaling 1TB.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 May 2026
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Verb
This shift is unavoidable from a geological standpoint, as Africa may one day split into two continents.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 24 May 2026
The contentious battle between Roy and Middleton has split conservatives in Texas.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Noun
That storage is generously accessed through a door that takes up nearly the entire front wall and a tall, wide split-tailgate opening created by flip-up and drop-down doors.
—C.c. Weiss
may 22, New Atlas, 22 May 2026
Following Starz’s split from Lionsgate, House of Ashur is no longer owned by the network.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Adjective
Georgia has a split-zone call on and Freeling’s first job is to down block his defensive tackle on his way toward a second-level linebacker.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Ports are plentiful both in the front and back, and storage is also a strong point, with a split system of an internal HDD and internal SSD totaling 1TB.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for split
Verb
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Tier One, Tier Two and Tier Three can be divided into elite clubs, those from the level just below and the wealthy middle-class, respectively.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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The False Comfort Of The Status Quo With firewalls in place, VLANs dividing the network and perimeter defenses monitoring network traffic, security and business leaders often believe their current controls are enough to hold attackers at bay until the next investment cycle.—
Jaushin Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Seismic images of mid-ocean ridges typically show rough and jagged terrain, formed when lava oozes up into the cold ocean along faults or fissures and hardens suddenly into stone.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
26 May 2026
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These seemingly harmless fissures on the surface of a watermelon can indicate deeper problems that affect both taste and freshness.—
Aksha Mittapalli,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Though not necessarily in it for the long haul, iconic pairings like Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Pitt or Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake captured the attention of millions around the world—as did their breakups.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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The breakup of The Vision should happen sooner rather than later, but that remains to be seen.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Legislation on anything touching crypto moves at the pace of a divided Congress.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The sentiment from those athletic directors and presidents who OutKick has spoken with in recent weeks is a divided one, but not in a hostile way.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
Verb
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To prevent the same outcome, production instantly materializes to separate the women.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
25 May 2026
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An international team from China, Brazil, and Australia later analyzed the track assemblage, separating them into 16 larger and 11 smaller prints.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
Noun
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From search-and-rescue drones navigating tight rock crevices to flexible medical devices implanted in moving joints, the potential applications are vast.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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They can also be found around sprinkler systems, inside pavement crevices, and in mulch.—
Jane Kim,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
Noun
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In 1947, the United Nations adopted a partition plan that contemplated two states, one Jewish and one Arab.—
Michael W. Sonnenfeldt,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2026
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Thoughtful details include four handles, making the bags a breeze to move, as well as partitions sewn to the bottom to avoid root entanglement.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
Verb
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
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Candidates who fail to articulate serious public health strategies increasingly risk appearing disconnected from voters’ daily realities.—
Brian Castrucci,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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“Split.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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