as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
the horse took off at a splitting gallop
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as in dividing
to set or force apart
split logs for the winter's supply of wood
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Recent Examples of splitting
Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Both grew up splitting time between urban settings and reservations, Houston and the rural Chemehuevi reservation in California’s Mojave Desert in Cara Romero’s case, the Bay Area and rural Cochiti in northern New Mexico in Diego Romero’s case.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
ABC News, 6 June 2026
The narrowing field also quieted Democrats' fears of splitting their vote to the extent that Bianco and Hilton would win the top spots in the June primary.
—Marisa Lagos, NPR, 6 June 2026
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Adjective
From splitting brunch bills to investing together, here’s how women are reshaping financial trust within friendships.
—Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Both grew up splitting time between urban settings and reservations, Houston and the rural Chemehuevi reservation in California’s Mojave Desert in Cara Romero’s case, the Bay Area and rural Cochiti in northern New Mexico in Diego Romero’s case.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
His introduction to Buffalo came after splitting his rookie NHL season between Toronto and Philadelphia in being selected by the Sabres in the 1970 expansion draft.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
The narrowing field also quieted Democrats' fears of splitting their vote to the extent that Bianco and Hilton would win the top spots in the June primary.
—Marisa Lagos, NPR, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splitting
Adjective
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Similar rapid advancements occurred with chemistry in the 19th century and physics in the 20th century, and the 21st century will go to biology and medicine.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Their proof involved dividing the area into polygons instead of triangles, defining a network of points and lines from those polygons and then determining the best way to color the points of that network.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
13 June 2026
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After initially dividing last month on whether to continue contracts that include two senior services providers that had engaged in disputes with the county, the OC Board of Supervisors agreed this week to extend the funding.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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As his health faded in the last year of his life, Neruda rushed to finish his story, which gives the last chapters of his book a galloping, fragmented quality.—
Tunku Varadarajan,
WSJ,
25 June 2021
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Designed by renowned architect Dominique Perrault, its four stories tilting forward are said to evoke a galloping horse.—
Rob Hodgetts at Longchamp,
CNN,
15 Oct. 2019
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Dutch find separating goal to regain control With Japan in full control of momentum after the quick answer, the Netherlands parlayed a swing of possession into a winner in the 64th minute.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Taking a calcium supplement or eating a calcium-heavy meal alongside iron can cut iron absorption by up to 50%, which is why nutritionists suggest separating the two by at least two hours.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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After a quick review, it was determined that the clock hit zero before the puck crossed the goal line, restoring a 3-1 lead for Carolina heading into intermission.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Tolle recorded two quick outs before a single by Williamson, hit-by-pitch to Fortes, and an RBI single by second baseman Richie Palacios.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The disconnecting decision must be made by Centennial City Council and was approved at a recent meeting.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Besides disconnecting space science communities, that could also introduce serious risks in orbit.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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And like the rest of the game, featured a fast Red Sox out.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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The fast tempo isn't the lazy thunk of a guard's boots or even the confident, slightly bored stride of a lawyer's dark tan Derby shoes.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Consumers haven’t slowed down their brisk spending.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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But there are moments of the season that simply call out for a brisk read.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
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“Splitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splitting. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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