1
as in separates
to go or move in different directions from a central point
after traveling together for three weeks, we parted at Rome
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2
as in moves
to leave a place often for another
parted with great ceremony but with little preparation for the dangers that lay ahead
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3
as in divides
to set or force apart
parted the prongs with pliers
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4
as in dies
to stop living
before I part, I hope I have the opportunity to say my good-byes
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Recent Examples of parts
Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2025
Since then, rent prices have leveled off and even declined in some parts of the country, especially those that have built the most new apartments and homes.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Ceramic parts are known for their resilience in extreme environments.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
As seen from parts of Africa, Europe, western Russia, Canada, Greenland and Asia, the moon will cover Venus for a short period.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Windshield wipers are one of the most important parts of your car.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Israel’s new operation comes in defiance of international condemnation and as the United Nations and others have warned that the assault will worsen an already dire humanitarian crisis, with parts of the Gaza officially declared under famine.
—CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Lady Mary was Michelle Dockery’s breakout role, paving the way to parts in 2011’s Hanna; Joe Wright’s 2012 film adaptation of Anna Karenina, starring Keira Knightley; and the 2014 action thriller Non-Stop, alongside Liam Neeson and Julianne Moore.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Supporters argue the task force helped modernize parts of the justice system and address racial disparities.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
Of course, Sullivan recognizes the holes that could leave in other parts of the lineup and is reserving the right to change his mind.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2025
Since then, rent prices have leveled off and even declined in some parts of the country, especially those that have built the most new apartments and homes.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Ceramic parts are known for their resilience in extreme environments.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
As seen from parts of Africa, Europe, western Russia, Canada, Greenland and Asia, the moon will cover Venus for a short period.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Windshield wipers are one of the most important parts of your car.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Israel’s new operation comes in defiance of international condemnation and as the United Nations and others have warned that the assault will worsen an already dire humanitarian crisis, with parts of the Gaza officially declared under famine.
—CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Lady Mary was Michelle Dockery’s breakout role, paving the way to parts in 2011’s Hanna; Joe Wright’s 2012 film adaptation of Anna Karenina, starring Keira Knightley; and the 2014 action thriller Non-Stop, alongside Liam Neeson and Julianne Moore.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Supporters argue the task force helped modernize parts of the justice system and address racial disparities.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parts
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By launch, their costs have pushed prices into no-man's land—too expensive for bargain hunters, not special enough for luxury buyers.—
Erhan Kaya,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The bands partnered with the Indigenous Peoples of the Amazon to put on the show, in support of their fight to achieve climate justice and secure immediate recognition and protection for Indigenous lands.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
15 Sep. 2025
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That’s what separates him from most.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Gentle sonication then separates the layers into stable nanosheets.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray has confirmed plans to pursue the death penalty, meaning Robinson will remain in custody without bail as the case moves toward trial.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Conventional engines burn fuel in a steady process, where the flame front (the area at which combustion occurs) moves smoothly through a propellant mixture to produce continuous thrust.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That’s not all though; the inside of the bag offers a center zippered compartment, which divides the interior into three separate sections to organize your essentials.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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That’s because France divides the taxable income by the number of people in the household before applying its tax bands on the income.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If the lipids oxidize after the plant dies, much of the benefit could vanish.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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When a member of Congress dies, flags are lowered on the day of death and the following day.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Russian strikes targeted Ukraine’s central city of Dnipro and the wider Dnipropetrovsk region, as well as the Mykolaiv, Chernihiv and Zaporizhzhia regions, and also communities in the Poltava, Kyiv, Odesa, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions, according to Zelenskyy.—
Morgan Winsor,
ABC News,
20 Sep. 2025
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Most of the global production of castor seed is concentrated in India, where the crop thrives in semi-arid regions with minimal water, fertilizer, or pesticide inputs.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When money exits stablecoins, financial stability risks emerge, increasing as the market grows.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Kevorian Barnes exits with injury TCU wasn’t able to get out of the game completely healthy, as starting running back Kevorian Barnes exited the game in the first half after getting hit on a 7-yard carry.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ben Rice typically splits time between first base, catcher, and designated hitter.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The British chef, restauranteur, and television personality—along with his wife, Tana, and their six children—splits his time between three properties.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Parts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parts. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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