splits 1 of 2

verb

Definition of splitsnext
present tense third-person singular of split
as in divides
to set or force apart split logs for the winter's supply of wood

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splits

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noun

plural of split
1
as in fissures
an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure an earthquake left a split in the ground

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2
as in breakups
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splits
  1. fissures
  2. breakups
  3. separates
  4. crevices
  5. divisions
  6. separations
Noun
  • Australia are currently world champions in Test and ODI cricket although the fissures have been appearing in a variety of top-order collapses against weaker opposition.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
  • President Biden's extraordinary decision to pardon his son Hunter has exposed deep Democratic fissures that are spilling into public view, complicating the party's efforts to rebuild after a disastrous election.
    Zachary Basu, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of fissures
Noun
  • Schlossberg was a political correspondent for Vogue during the 2024 election and has since embraced social media in a bigger way, sharing everything from his political views to his paddle-boarding hobby and even his breakups with his 442,000 Instagram followers.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
  • There’s a booming business in helping people get over breakups.
    Melvin Backman, Quartz, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of breakups
Verb
  • 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
  • Listen to this article One win separates the Knicks from a business trip to Las Vegas.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of separates
Noun
  • In fact, according to our experts, failing to take some time to walk around you and thoroughly inspect crevices for gaps or cracks in your home can cause major problems for you comfort-wise and wallet-wise this winter season.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The hot water cycle will kill off bacteria and other germs that may have accumulated in the gasket and crevices.
    Alyssa Shaffer, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of crevices
Noun
  • Legendary develops, produces, markets, and finances major films for global audiences, while also maintaining leading television, comic book, video game, licensing, and merchandising divisions.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Any recognition of Somaliland as an independent state will result in dangerous repercussions, including exacerbating internal divisions between the various clans of Somaliland that support independence and others that seek to remain within the Somali federal state.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of divisions
Noun
  • In recent months, Fox, Nexstar, Warner, Paramount, NBCUniversal and Netflix have all parted ways or announced separations with some of their most experienced ad-sales executives — and in some cases unveiled new structures in a bid to streamline relationships with key media buyers and clients.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Others are preparing for potential family separations.
    Gabriel Sandoval, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
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Thesaurus Entries Near splits

split one's sides

splits

split second

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