split (up)

verb

Definition of split (up)next
as in to isolate

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  1. isolate
  2. segregate
  3. break up
  4. separate
  5. part
Verb
  • The Arctic Ocean, nearly isolated from larger oceans by land bridges, became a vast, shallow, nutrient-rich basin.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
  • This means the elite of El Salvador likely traded in ritualistic traditions and customs across great distances, contradicting previous beliefs that these communities were isolated, according to Antiquity.
    — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of isolate
Verb
  • Schools across the South, too, were racially segregated—and their funding reflected this disparity.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Often referred to as de facto segregation, schools in the North were typically segregated, but not by law.
    — Aaron Kupchik, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
Definition of segregate
Verb
  • The executive’s thoughts on sports came after one analyst asked whether the company might be interested in striking rights deals with some leagues that were breaking up with Disney’s ESPN.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Earlier this month, the Mavericks chose to break up their electric backcourt.
    — Christian Clark, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Definition of break up
Verb
  • The January Starship mishap occurred over the North Atlantic after the 171-foot (52-meter) Starship separated from the Super Heavy rocket booster that hauled it toward space.
    — Jackie Wattles, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
  • This unique body of water, which separates Melbourne from the barrier island of Melbourne Beach, is incredibly biodiverse.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of separate
Verb
  • Even on past rainy days, locals say, the skies seem to part for the parade itself, and resume after the festivities.
    — Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Her hair was parted to one side in loose waves, displaying her silver teardrop earrings.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of part
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“Split (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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