segments 1 of 2

noun

plural of segment
as in parts
one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled I think I lost one segment of this model kit

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segments

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of segment
as in quarters

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Recent Examples of segments
Noun
Instead, the government aims to build domestic alternatives in strategic segments representing roughly 20% to 30% of the market, including government cloud services, databases and simpler enterprise systems. — Lidia Kurasinska, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Catastrophe losses of $518 million were nearly half of last year’s $927 million and reserve development was favorable across all three segments while investment income grew 14% year over year. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 20 July 2026 In 2018, more than 50% of trunk line segments were more than 65 years old and 11% were more than 100 years old, the report states. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 In these segments, memory can now easily account for half of the total manufacturing cost. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026 During meiosis, homologous chromosomes pair closely and exchange segments of DNA through the process of genetic recombination. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 July 2026 This sequence repeats for all three segments, creating an immersive journey through his life and career. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 July 2026 Youth sports, in particular, are one of the fastest-growing segments of our tourism economy while meeting the increasing demand from local families. — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for segments
  1. parts
  2. bifurcates
  3. portions
  4. splits
  5. sections
  6. divides
  7. members
  8. dissects
Noun
  • But $4 gas is still a reality across the country and parts of South Florida.
    — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • In addition to rolling heat waves, the country has been grappling with a dearth of rain — just 7% of the average for this time of year, falling to 1% in some parts of the south.
    — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of parts
Verb
  • While designing the Guggenheim in Bilbao, Spain, in the 1990s, the architect would sit by the river that bifurcates the city, looking at different metal treatments.
    — Belinda Luscombe, Time, 6 Dec. 2025
  • For example, Highway 17 currently bifurcates a piece planners hope to lock in through Los Gatos.
    — San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 July 2021
Definition of bifurcates
Noun
  • The city added that the incident was limited to technology supporting portions of its water utility, while drinking water treatment, quality, pressure and delivery were not impacted.
    — Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Skies over portions of North and central Georgia are a shade darker Friday because of wildfires that started many miles away in Canada.
    — Alex Nettles, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of portions
Verb
  • That splits the danger premium into two kinds, and telling them apart is the single most useful skill in this environment.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Food and drink Avant Mar’s culinary offerings are world-class, and the central pool (a long, slinky watering hole that points toward the beach) splits the hotel’s two main restaurants.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of splits
Noun
  • The Georgia Department of Transportation has planned back-to-back closures this weekend and next on different sections of the busy Atlanta interstate, requiring detours and causing significant delays.
    — Sara Gregory, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • The image above shows pinkish-orange guano staining large sections of some of the Danger Islands, Heroína Island and Beagle Island.
    — Brett Tingley, Space.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of sections
Verb
  • From the tee, a series of bunkers divides the fairway into two distinct landing areas, creating the illusion of dual fairways and immediately forcing a strategic decision.
    — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Love divides her time between upstate New York, California, and Jamaica, where her husband is from.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 July 2026
Definition of divides
Noun
  • In the mid-1960s, the festival expanded from an intimate get-together among church members to a cultural exchange for the greater Sacramento community.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The advice comes as pet parents become increasingly anxious about leaving their furry family members behind.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of members
Verb
  • In the dark comedy Maddie’s Secret, Early dissects the odd eroticism of online food content.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026
  • The three-part docuseries, directed by Nick Green and told by key players inside the courtroom, dissects the trial of Michael Jackson and his complex legacy.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 20 May 2026
Definition of dissects

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“Segments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/segments. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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