as in divides
to set or force apart
split logs for the winter's supply of wood
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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
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Just off the Little River, in the woodsy historic Sherwood Forest neighborhood, Northeast 85th Street splits in two around the mound, marked by a pair of signs.
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Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Wilson was named series MVP and averaged more than 21 points on 50/50/83 percent shooting splits.
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Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
How ductless mini-splits work Instead of generating heat, ductless mini-splits transfer thermal energy.
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Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
In the first three weeks of the experience, each couple splits, with each person coupling up with someone new.
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Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
Bonda also volunteered at a mobile library project started by expat Debra Blake and Carol Woodruff, who splits time between Southern California and Baja.
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Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
The rest of the album splits the difference between this newfound scrappiness and the skyscraping edifices Madeon built his name on.
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Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
Bitdefender splits the difference, only offering transaction tracking at its top pricing tier.
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Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
Faye Bradley,
Variety,
2 July 2026
Benefits of ductless mini-split systems Ductless mini-splits have many benefits, especially for homeowners who want in-home cooling but don’t have traditional ductwork already installed.
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Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Boone has not shown a willingness to play Jones against lefty pitchers who do not have reverse splits.
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Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Public discussions surrounding prop firm success typically focus on marketing, challenge design, profit splits and trader acquisition.
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Justin Hertzberg,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Mini or ductless splits don’t have the ductwork that central air has, instead having an outdoor unit with a condenser and fan and an indoor unit that’s usually mounted on the wall to circulate cool air.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
All cheerleaders must be flexible and able to perform the splits by the start of the season.
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Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Brown can play safety, too, and his ability to wear different hats and align in various splits should boost his hopes of being a starter.
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Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
Mini splits will definitely draw your eye towards their presence in the room, as their box has to sit along the wall.
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Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
16 June 2026
Verb
Flex is designed for the professional who splits time between the kitchen table, a coffee shop, and a hot desk.
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Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Just off the Little River, in the woodsy historic Sherwood Forest neighborhood, Northeast 85th Street splits in two around the mound, marked by a pair of signs.
—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Wilson was named series MVP and averaged more than 21 points on 50/50/83 percent shooting splits.
—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
How ductless mini-splits work Instead of generating heat, ductless mini-splits transfer thermal energy.
—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
In the first three weeks of the experience, each couple splits, with each person coupling up with someone new.
—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
Bonda also volunteered at a mobile library project started by expat Debra Blake and Carol Woodruff, who splits time between Southern California and Baja.
—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
The rest of the album splits the difference between this newfound scrappiness and the skyscraping edifices Madeon built his name on.
—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
Bitdefender splits the difference, only offering transaction tracking at its top pricing tier.
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Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
Noun
Licensing calls for meticulous attention to ownership splits, territorial rights, and expiration dates.
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Faye Bradley,
Variety,
2 July 2026
Benefits of ductless mini-split systems Ductless mini-splits have many benefits, especially for homeowners who want in-home cooling but don’t have traditional ductwork already installed.
—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Boone has not shown a willingness to play Jones against lefty pitchers who do not have reverse splits.
—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Public discussions surrounding prop firm success typically focus on marketing, challenge design, profit splits and trader acquisition.
—
Justin Hertzberg,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Mini or ductless splits don’t have the ductwork that central air has, instead having an outdoor unit with a condenser and fan and an indoor unit that’s usually mounted on the wall to circulate cool air.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
All cheerleaders must be flexible and able to perform the splits by the start of the season.
—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Brown can play safety, too, and his ability to wear different hats and align in various splits should boost his hopes of being a starter.
—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
Mini splits will definitely draw your eye towards their presence in the room, as their box has to sit along the wall.
—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splits
Verb
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What divides them is the type of finance work being transformed.
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Defections across the land border that divides the peninsula are relatively rare, as the area is densely forested, ridden with landmines and monitored by soldiers on both sides.
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So, too, does the idea that a soccer coach could close fissures that even the well-meaning among career politicians have failed to seal.
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The group is particularly interested in suspending, fracturing, and reconstructing time through which othered bodies and identities pass, and in exploring the attendant emerging fissures.
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The app has become a quintessential cog in the dating machine—especially in those liminal stages, the flirtations and the breakups.
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Advertisement Wilde recognizes that people will inevitably draw parallels between her public breakups and the decisions made by characters in the movie.
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That regulatory status is what separates the AirPods feature from generic sound amplification apps or headphone EQ tweaks.
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Below, members of Forbes Business Council discuss what separates product bundling strategies that earn customer attention from those that are quickly ignored.
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This involves sealing all cracks, crevices and entry points with materials that won't degrade over time.
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How to Use Diatomaceous Earth Outdoors To use diatomaceous earth outdoors, apply a fine layer to the perimeter of the patio or garden, paying special attention to any cracks and crevices in your walkways or patio.
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The architect replaced rigid partitions with a curtain system to separate the bedroom, which then benefited from better airflow and light.
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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.
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Some cool features include a kill switch that automatically disconnects you from the internet if the VPN connection fails, as well as split tunneling that allows selected apps to use the VPN connection while others transmit data in clear text.
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Once the aircraft reaches the runway, the TaxiBot disconnects.
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The fallout from Batula and Wilson’s relationship caused some rifts in the friend group, and their exits were not entirely surprising.
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For a party that prides itself on diversity, the clashes have exacerbated fierce debates over identity politics and long-standing rifts between progressives and moderates.
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