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as in to divide
to set or force apart
You should split logs now for a winter's supply of wood.
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as in to polarize
to cause (people) to break up into opposing groups
The party split over which tax policy to endorse.
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as in breakup
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the split of the group into two factions marked the beginning of the end of the organization
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as in divided
disagreeing with each other
opinions are split on the subject
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Recent Examples of split
Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
The tax has also split California’s Democratic lawmakers.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 23 Jan. 2026
Amid their messy split, David Harbour and Lily Allen have sold their Brooklyn townhouse for $7 million, $1 million less than their initial asking price.
—Joseph Wilkinson, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Katie Campione, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
The split-division format can help a school district such as Frisco ISD, which has 12 high schools.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Stingrays typically split from shallow waters when water temperatures drop into the 50s or big surf drives them further from shore.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
The tax has also split California’s Democratic lawmakers.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
Further details on the split remain vague.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 23 Jan. 2026
Amid their messy split, David Harbour and Lily Allen have sold their Brooklyn townhouse for $7 million, $1 million less than their initial asking price.
—Joseph Wilkinson, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The split-season methodology gives us no way to verify the views Netflix puts up for Stranger Things 5 on the Most Popular list.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
The split-division format can help a school district such as Frisco ISD, which has 12 high schools.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for split
Verb
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On January 24, there will be a mandatory payout meaning no matter how many winning tickets there are, the entire pool will be divided amongst the winning tickets.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The need for reinvention comes about not because the world is divided into men and women, old and young, but rather because people are diverse and come to the table with differing needs, wants, and perspectives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The fatal shooting sparked demonstrations nationwide and has deepened fissures between federal and state officials.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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Trump has a rare and underestimated talent for finessing these internal fissures.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Neal, a Fresno State transfer, ranked fifth on the team with 55 tackles and had a team-high 2 interceptions, 10 pass breakups and 2 tackles for loss.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Durant, meanwhile, tied for the team lead with three interceptions while adding seven breakups.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While the Democratic field for governor has only become larger and more divided in recent months, the primary Republican options have remained Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco and political commentator Steve Hilton.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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Her video, which now has more than 500,000 views on TikTok, sparked some divided takes in the comments.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Finely grate 2 garlic cloves from 1 head of garlic, cloves separated, over, then drizzle lightly with extra-virgin olive oil, and toss to coat.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Artificial intelligence inspires both excitement and anxiety, and few people are as well equipped to separate signal from noise as Rajeev Kapur.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Spread the cream over the entire surface of the board, making sure to get every nook, cranny, and crevice.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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Flowers and greenery sprouting from every corner and crevice attract hummingbirds, a cacophony of morning birdsong and a cricket soundtrack by late afternoon.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And what about poor Lalla, who slept in an old bed with her mother, in the same bedroom (so to speak) as Regina and the baby, behind a partition in the corner?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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But the backdrop shows several people looking down through glass partitions at that desk, much in the way some on-stage animators worked at Disney-MGM.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Residents of Algonquin Manor on Bradley Road saw a notice from We Energies taped to the building's front door in early October, warning that the electricity would be disconnected in a few days because of an unpaid bill.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Finally, if the car is indoors and there is no power available, disconnecting the battery will slow the discharging.—
John Paul,
The Providence Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Split.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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