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as in parts
one of two equal or nearly equal parts
to be fair, we should each get half the pie
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as in matches
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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Recent Examples of halves
Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
This year's medals resemble two halves coming together.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 12 Feb. 2026
That pattern is about to break, however, and the weather fortunes of the two halves of the country are set to switch.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2026
In both halves, the Jayhawks started slow.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
This one was a tale of two halves, the first belonging to the hosts, the second to the visitors.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
But the Lakers need someone who can start halves guarding the point of attack.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The five-point performance marked his 24th and 25th halves with fewer than five points scored this season and his fifth game with fewer than 10 points of the year.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
The stark difference between the first and second halves was most visible in the play of junior forward Andrew Meadow.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
Cut two packages of Hawaiian rolls horizontally without separating the individual rolls and place the bottom halves on baking sheets.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
This year's medals resemble two halves coming together.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 12 Feb. 2026
That pattern is about to break, however, and the weather fortunes of the two halves of the country are set to switch.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2026
In both halves, the Jayhawks started slow.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
This one was a tale of two halves, the first belonging to the hosts, the second to the visitors.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
But the Lakers need someone who can start halves guarding the point of attack.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The five-point performance marked his 24th and 25th halves with fewer than five points scored this season and his fifth game with fewer than 10 points of the year.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
The stark difference between the first and second halves was most visible in the play of junior forward Andrew Meadow.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halves
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Snowpack in most of the Northern Hemisphere has shrunk significantly over the past 40 years due to climate change, according to a 2024 Nature study, which found the sharpest declines, between 10% to 20% a decade, in the Southwestern US and large parts of Europe.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The saltwater fish are most often found in the Caspian Sea, but can be spotted in the South Atlantic regions of North America, the Black Sea and parts of the Pacific Northwest.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, Venus Williams, the 45-year-old, seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, appears determined to keep trying to win tennis matches at an age when most players have long retired.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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In the doubles tournament at Flushing Meadows, Venus and Leylah Fernandez won two matches before losing in quarterfinals.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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An electric mesh fence will be moved daily to guide them through new sections, while a shepherd remains on-site 24/7 to keep everyone safe and on task.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Space gets tight in the general admission sections as people jockey for a spot, but none of that matters once everyone stands up to dance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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The last few months Jones and her children – Kayin, 16, and twins Clara and Uche, 13 – have been adjusting to life as a family of four since her husband's death in May at 45 after being diagnosed with glioblastoma.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Up to 10 guests can sleep across five en suite cabins, including a full-beam owner’s suite on the main deck forward and two doubles and two twins on the lower deck.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 Feb. 2026
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Some experts have warned about the mental health risks of relying on AI companions for emotional support, especially for young people.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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On Friday, the company plans to shutter its GPT-4o model — widely considered the most emotionally intelligent on the market, and often used for individuals’ companions.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Troy Hawke, a comedian and internet personality, is the on-screen host for the audience and splits us into blue and red teams.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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His basic first and second half splits (like a batting average against that rose by more than 50 percentage points and a walk rate that rose by 5 percentage points) can convey the same message.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The conversation between Nevin and Cholowsky during their hourlong lunch mostly was about their similarities at the same stage in their careers and the ways Nevin approached the day-to-day of his draft year.—
Eric Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some noticed similarities between the Native and Vietnamese colonial experiences.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The company divides services into distinct phases — typically including investigation, resolution and ongoing support — helping taxpayers understand how their case progresses from evaluation to resolution.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital said the two men were hit near the ceasefire line that divides Gaza, with one half under Israeli military control.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Halves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halves. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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