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
Daniel J. Mallinson, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2025
Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided (1 1/2 cups) 16 buttery round crackers (such as Ritz), crumbled (1 cup crumbled)
1/2 tsp.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2025
Now is the right time to launch the platform in such a divided world.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
After more than ten years of civil war, Yemen, much like Libya, is politically divided between two main rival authorities: the Houthis in the north and the Presidential Leadership Council.
—Maha Yahya, Foreign Affairs, 17 Feb. 2025
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Finding a legislative solution to these thorny issues in a divided government could thus push legalization forward.
—Daniel J. Mallinson, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2025
Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided (1 1/2 cups) 16 buttery round crackers (such as Ritz), crumbled (1 cup crumbled)
1/2 tsp.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2025
Now is the right time to launch the platform in such a divided world.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
After more than ten years of civil war, Yemen, much like Libya, is politically divided between two main rival authorities: the Houthis in the north and the Presidential Leadership Council.
—Maha Yahya, Foreign Affairs, 17 Feb. 2025
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However, that contest ended in a split draw, and with neither man impressing the matchmakers in that matchup, the UFC opted not to give either man a second go at earning the belt.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Crisp, clean, and classic for any kind of bedroom setup, this 100% cotton option from Annie Selke features split corners, ornamental stitching, and a generous 18-inch drop.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
5 Mar. 2025
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Data held in qubits is affected by data held in other qubits, even when physically separated.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Nellie, who was separated from her husband, lived alone in a house not far from Clinton.—
Rachel Aviv,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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In fact, lots of people are feeling distanced or disconnected, and want to know how to start a friend group.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Avoid the pitfalls of becoming a leader who seems entitled or disconnected from the daily challenges of their teams.—
Joseph Edgar,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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This was the moment that Newcastle United and inevitability diverged.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
29 Dec. 2024
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This variation likely developed before humans diverged from Neanderthals and Denisovans.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
Ars Technica,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Divided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divided. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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