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as in part
one of two equal or nearly equal parts
to be fair, we should each get half the pie
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as in match
either of a pair matched in one or more qualities
it's the bottom half of the ninth inning, and the Yankees are up at bat
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as in incomplete
lacking some necessary part
half measures that did nothing but prolong the problem
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as in halfway
in some measure or degree
what you said is only half true
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Recent Examples of half
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
According to AllTrails, a hiking app with trail maps and reviews, almost half of their members use the app to explore trails over 200 miles from home, showing a shift toward bucket-list trail travel.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
There remain a half-dozen big-name free-agent pitchers who could be in the Padres’ price range.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Maeva Bambuck, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
The Lions trailed 7-2 at half but erupted for nine unanswered goals.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
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Noun
During the second half, Toolson scored eight points during a decisive 10-0 run that put TCU ahead 49-41 with less than nine minutes remaining.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
According to AllTrails, a hiking app with trail maps and reviews, almost half of their members use the app to explore trails over 200 miles from home, showing a shift toward bucket-list trail travel.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
A’zion was originally cast in the role of Zoe Gutierrez, who is described in the book as half-Jewish and half-Mexican.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
There remain a half-dozen big-name free-agent pitchers who could be in the Padres’ price range.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
Emma spotted his brother first, then sprinted at him, arms outstretched, into a waist-high bear hug that Yoneifer – now a mature 9 – returned awkwardly, half-smiling.
—Maeva Bambuck, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
The Lions trailed 7-2 at half but erupted for nine unanswered goals.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for half
Noun
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Harris, who spent part of his youth living on Navajo reservations where his mother was a teacher, took a Navajo Nation flag with him on the shuttle to raise awareness about issues faced by Native Americans.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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The legendary punk rock band formed in California’s East Bay and was a seminal part of the early 1990s Bay Area music scene before going on to massive mainstream success.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The United States women's team had never beaten Canada in Olympic play, but after a back-and-forth match, Team USA won 9-8.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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So what does that mean for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, with 75% of the soccer matches being hosted across the United States?—
Frédéric Dimanche,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Those narratives are emotionally satisfying — and incomplete.—
Mark Mitchell,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The problem is the AI models that help come up with drug candidates are still very inaccurate, largely because the data used to train these models is sparse and incomplete.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The first team to repeat as World Series champions in a quarter-century, the Dodgers’ challenge now is to become the first National League team (ever) to win three consecutive titles and join the Oakland A’s (1972-74) and New York Yankees (on multiple occasions) as the only franchises to do it.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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Speed creates clarity faster than meetings ever will.—
Erik Huberman,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Libra September 23 – October 22 Meeting people halfway shouldn’t involve giving up your genuine needs.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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There is inward-looking anger in Thompson’s voice, halfway between rebuke and lament.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Fashionist section focused on occasionwear, from evening gowns to bridal creations by labels including Carmen, Serabella, Maxra Govana, Lacrima and Doridorca, while the IFCO Kids area unveiled childrenswear collections.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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She was involved in multiple sections, starting out in La Casita, a set piece modeled after traditional Puerto Rican homes.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Ewing, a Grade II winner at Saratoga, in the $150,000 Ozark Stakes, the Dixie Belle equivalent for 3-year-old males.—
Bob Wisener,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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The 100-light-year-wide expanse of the Rosette Nebula is estimated to have a staggering mass the equivalent to 10,000 suns and has been sculpted and eroded by the radiation from nearby stars.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The council also approved the appointment of Josiah Ben-Oni Graham to fill a partial-term vacancy that expires in November.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
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But as the title character and a partial avatar for Williamson — who had similarly spent his own teen years dreamily pining and aspiring to be a filmmaker — Dawson was the boy-next-door pillar around which the show orbited.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Half.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/half. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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