as in to subdivide
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to undergo division into two parts
The stream bifurcated into two narrow winding channels.
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Recent Examples of bifurcate
By the end of the 20th century, the assignments bifurcated.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 26 Feb. 2026
In practice, CVs are being used across a market that has become increasingly bifurcated.
—Sunaina Sinha Haldea, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
Today, there is a concerted effort to bifurcate Israel from Judaism.
—Marc Schneier, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
While designing the Guggenheim in Bilbao, Spain, in the 1990s, the architect would sit by the river that bifurcates the city, looking at different metal treatments.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 6 Dec. 2025
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 26 Feb. 2026
In practice, CVs are being used across a market that has become increasingly bifurcated.
—Sunaina Sinha Haldea, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
Today, there is a concerted effort to bifurcate Israel from Judaism.
—Marc Schneier, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
While designing the Guggenheim in Bilbao, Spain, in the 1990s, the architect would sit by the river that bifurcates the city, looking at different metal treatments.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 6 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bifurcate
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The council’s unanimous decision to rezone and subdivide the dogleg of land into smaller parcels follows the guidance of the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission.—
Mark Dee
May 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 May 2026
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Two years ago, Affirmed Housing went to the Board of Supervisors with a request to subdivide a 5-acre commercial property in the Rescue and Cameron Park areas so a future project there could qualify for an exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Diaz’s face was split open by the end of the second round, the canvas looked like a crime scene and Perry stormed around the cage afterward, demanding a fight with Paul while fans stood on chairs trying to film the madness below them.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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There’s a whole-house generator, central AC/heat, and mini-splits to keep things feeling comfortable no matter the weather.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
17 May 2026
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Top with 4 scallions, thinly sliced, dividing evenly, and drizzle toasted sesame oil over if desired.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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The rooms The property is divided into two towers that are connected by a sky bridge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Becca Sobol reached base safely in all five at-bats in a well-rounded offensive showing that separated from a 4-4 game after five innings.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
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Just lay one between each plate to separate them for neat and quiet storage.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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In a pop culture world that’s increasingly segmented, here was a melting pot of musical fandoms.—
Brendan Hay,
SPIN,
13 Apr. 2026
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If a judge overturned Tuesday’s court ruling to extend polling place times, the provisional ballots would help election officials segment out votes cast after polls were originally scheduled to close.—
Jamie Landers,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Mar. 2026
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