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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
Meg Walters, InStyle, 14 June 2026
Ismael Saibari split the Brazilian defense off a perfect pass from the center of the field from Brahim Diaz in the 21st minute.
—Andy Clayton, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 12 June 2026
Spelling and McDermott got married in May 2006 and announced their split in June 2023.
—Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Mark Dejoy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026
Split Squat The split squat’s staggered stance introduces a balance challenge while forcing you to work one side of your body at a time.
—Jenessa Connor, Health, 10 June 2026
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Verb
The pair welcomed Jack in 2007 after splitting the previous year.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 14 June 2026
Ismael Saibari split the Brazilian defense off a perfect pass from the center of the field from Brahim Diaz in the 21st minute.
—Andy Clayton, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
Noun
Kapur gave oversight of the process to a separate group of people, many of whom had worked on the earlier, smaller split.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 12 June 2026
Spelling and McDermott got married in May 2006 and announced their split in June 2023.
—Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Adjective
The split base of cognac and Jamaican rum is enhanced with a touch of banana syrup, plus a splash of Boon Boona coffee bitters made by the neighboring restaurant/bar Lady Jaye.
—Mark Dejoy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026
Split Squat The split squat’s staggered stance introduces a balance challenge while forcing you to work one side of your body at a time.
—Jenessa Connor, Health, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for split
Verb
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The lake was divided into east and west, connected by a narrow channel, with a four-lane bridge crossing over it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Now, ferries transport crowds to the incomplete sea fort in the middle of the Charleston Harbor to see a glimpse of life on the island and the attack that divided a nation for years to come.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Some of these fissures are healing, but the relationship between Wilson and the organization, including key former teammates, is not helping his candidacy.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Seismic images of mid-ocean ridges typically show rough and jagged terrain, formed when lava oozes up into the cold ocean along faults or fissures and hardens suddenly into stone.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Gillespie had 37 tackles, 18 pass breakups and four interceptions as a junior.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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Their relationship had a rocky start, when reports of their relationship – amid breakups with their respective spouses – started emerging in July 2023, resulting in backlash for the costars.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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His attention is very much divided.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
11 June 2026
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It won’t be known until November whether the next governor will be working with a divided Legislature, but several of Klobuchar’s proposals thus far have pulled ideas from existing bipartisan efforts at the Legislature.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
Verb
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The for and against are separated by 13,004 votes.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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This series has been so close, and such a classic, that through three games the teams are separated by just one goal — Las Vegas 13, Carolina 12.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Thyme can survive in small crevices.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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In other words, the Oulu team wanted to know if a bumblebee was smart enough to move a Styrofoam ball under a blue disk, climb on top of it, and reach into a crevice to drink the sugary treat inside.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Noun
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In 1947, the United Nations adopted a partition plan that contemplated two states, one Jewish and one Arab.—
Michael W. Sonnenfeldt,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2026
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Thoughtful details include four handles, making the bags a breeze to move, as well as partitions sewn to the bottom to avoid root entanglement.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
Verb
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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The disconnecting decision must be made by Centennial City Council and was approved at a recent meeting.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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“Split.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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