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
Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
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
These parts include the arm segments, mounting brackets, and exterior panels.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Nerds Gummy Clusters, for example, were shown to contain arsenic levels at 500 parts per billion (ppb).
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 9 Feb. 2026
In response, authorities there have had to shut down parts of the economy, and millions have been left without power.
—semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
The ad shows the new Cadillac Formula 1 vehicle being formed out of parts, all of which can be seen individually over a desert landscape.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
That includes aerodynamic efficiency on the upcoming pickup, multi-functional parts, and aluminum 'unicastings,' which combine dozens of components into a single simplified part.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026
On Monday, parts of New South Wales and South Australia states hit record temperatures, some exceeding records set during a destructive summer of forest fires in 2019.
—CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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
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
These parts include the arm segments, mounting brackets, and exterior panels.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Nerds Gummy Clusters, for example, were shown to contain arsenic levels at 500 parts per billion (ppb).
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 9 Feb. 2026
In response, authorities there have had to shut down parts of the economy, and millions have been left without power.
—semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
The ad shows the new Cadillac Formula 1 vehicle being formed out of parts, all of which can be seen individually over a desert landscape.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
That includes aerodynamic efficiency on the upcoming pickup, multi-functional parts, and aluminum 'unicastings,' which combine dozens of components into a single simplified part.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026
On Monday, parts of New South Wales and South Australia states hit record temperatures, some exceeding records set during a destructive summer of forest fires in 2019.
—CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parts
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An alternative, audacious vision for a new Bears stadium is one that starts with the vacant land on the South Side where the Michael Reese hospital once stood.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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And with large tracts of government land outside town, there's plenty of room for more camps.—
Michael Ruiz , Adriana James-Rodil,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Without that key step, you can’t be classified as a true star; the presence of those fusion reactions, where hydrogen gets fused into helium, separates stars from all other heavenly bodies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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The deer can occasionally be spotted on the lawn that separates the casitas from the main building and on the paths through the property.—
John Newton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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Money may flow freely as the intuitive Moon moves through your 2nd House of Resources, trining lucky Jupiter in your 10th House of Goals.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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The intuitive Moon moves through your 9th House of Travel, heightening the longing to explore ideas that restore hope and widen your world.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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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
Verb
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The Yoda character always dies, which is really what Elliott is, and then becomes, in some strange way, more powerful after their death.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2026
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Football is the framing device for this romantic fantasy about LA Rams quarterback Joe Pendleton, who wins the starting job, then dies in a traffic accident while biking home (thanks to angelic error).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Wednesday’s strike against Ukraine comes a day after Russia launched a massive attack, deploying 470 drones in various cities and regions across the Eastern European country.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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The Brennan Center looks at what the change will be by region in 2030 compared with 2020.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Departures remained elevated, with 262 CFO exits worldwide—2% higher than 2024 and 5% above the seven‑year average—but appointments outpaced exits by 54 roles, the widest gap since Russell Reynolds began tracking CFO turnover in 2019.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The driver exits the SUV, and gunshots are heard roughly two seconds later.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
11 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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“Parts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parts. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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