as in split
disagreeing with each other
the club members are sharply divided on the need for more fund-raising
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as in separated
to set or force apart
volunteers divided the donated groceries into several dozen piles
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as in parted
to go or move in different directions from a central point
the group divided based on those who wanted to go swimming and those who didn't
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Recent Examples of divided
Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 13 May 2026
One of the diplomats said Pakistan was trying to arrange a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war and paving the way for a broader dialogue on issues where the two sides remain divided.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026
Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
Columbus Park isn’t alone in being divided.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
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Adjective
The Minnesota Senate passed a gun control bill along party lines last week, but the legislation is unlikely to pass the divided House.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 13 May 2026
One of the diplomats said Pakistan was trying to arrange a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war and paving the way for a broader dialogue on issues where the two sides remain divided.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026
Verb
No horizon line divided lake from sky.
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
Columbus Park isn’t alone in being divided.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divided
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The actor, who has long split time between Montana and Florida, said his connection to the West runs far deeper than the screen.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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In arguing for a split year’s sentence of prison time and residential drug treatment, Fleming’s attorney, Robert Dugdale, said his client’s cooperation in naming Sangha gave law enforcement officials a target of their investigation early on in the case.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
13 May 2026
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This is the most powerful story about two Korean sisters separated during Japanese occupation in WW2—Hana is taken to Japan and forced to become a comfort woman, meanwhile Emi left behind grows up and spends her life searching for her lost sister.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The concept would involve buses traveling between 80 and 140 miles per hour in dedicated lanes separated from regular freeway traffic.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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Aside from Ballard, the Colts parted ways with six starters from last year, either via trade or free agency.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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To complement her classically chic ensemble, Apple wore her hair straight and parted in the middle (reminiscent of her mom's signature style) along with smoky, winged liner and a rosy lipstick shade.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Southwest staff also tried to take the device apart, and Town eventually realized that a wire had likely been disconnected in transit.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Reports are often backward-looking, disconnected from real-time operations, and difficult to translate into clear actions.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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However, the economic and educational trajectories of men and women have increasingly diverged, with a large swath of men falling behind.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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On her wedding day, Jarman diverged from the classic white wedding dress, instead opting for a baby blue gown with a bohemian flair.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
19 May 2026
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Over the last four years, carriers have retreated from the state entirely or have paused writing new policies.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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In an attempt to spark inspiration for a new Little Death origin story, Kris pays a visit to the present-day Billy, played by a regal, knowing Gillian Anderson, who retreated from public life after that first installment and whom Kris hopes to persuade to appear in her reboot.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
14 May 2026
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“Divided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divided. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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