SPLITS Synonyms: 145 Similar and Opposite Words

splits 1 of 2

verb

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present tense third-person singular of split

as in divides

to set or force apart split logs for the winter's supply of wood

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splits

2 of 2

noun

plural of split

as in fissures

an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure an earthquake left a split in the ground

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as in breakups

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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Recent Examples of splits

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Birdie’s life splits apart when her parents separate, her father taking Birdie’s beloved sister and her mother going on the run with Birdie. —

The Know, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026 In late 2025, Gee and nine of her classmates at Monroe County High School spent 33 days studying under sculptor Andrew Wielawski, who splits his time between his studios in south central rural Kentucky and Italy. —

Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Feb. 2026 Some Democrats worry about a scenario in which the party splits the vote among its candidates, giving Hilton and Bianco enough votes to shut out Democrats from the general election. —

Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026 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 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 The polar vortex, a ring of high-altitude winds, weakens, splits, or reverses as a result of this event, allowing frigid cold Arctic air to move southward into North America and Europe, according to the National Weather Service. —

Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 5 Feb. 2026 Strong is on pace to become the first player in NCAA women’s basketball to finish with 60/40/90 splits. —

Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026 The polar vortex, a ring of high-altitude winds, weakens, splits, or reverses as a result of this event, allowing frigid cold Arctic air to move southward into North America and Europe, according to the National Weather Service. —

Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026

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Rare reversal of corporate splits Kraft Heinz is among the few companies to reverse a major breakup, as only about one in 10 corporate spinoffs are canceled on average, according to a 2022 report by KPMG. —

Reuters wire Service, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026 Zhang Dan landed hard, falling into an awkward splits. —

Brian Mann, NPR, 7 Feb. 2026 However, the Royals love his offensive splits against lefties throughout his career. —

Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026 Whereas Apollo space suits were akin to wearing an inflated balloon that greatly hindered motion, the AxEMU is designed with flexible joints that give astronauts mobility to kneel, jog or even do the splits. —

K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026 While recent years have shown some splits, the data indicate that DGA recognition in documentary is informative, not predictive, leaving the category among the most erratic on the Oscar ballot. —

Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026 Subsequent stages remain to be fulfilled, with deep splits over what comes next, including Hamas disarmament. —

Nidal Al-Mughrabi, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026 The footage shows the women dropping into full splits every few feet as the officers attempt to keep them on their feet and escort them through the terminal. —

Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026 Apartments will be heated and cooled with Variable Refrigerant Flow, or VRF systems, based on heat pump technology, essentially mini splits, Valcourt said. —

Wheeler Cowperthwaite, The Providence Journal, 21 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for splits

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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
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