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as in part
one of two equal or nearly equal parts
to be fair, we should each get half the pie
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as in match
either of a pair matched in one or more qualities
it's the bottom half of the ninth inning, and the Yankees are up at bat
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as in incomplete
lacking some necessary part
half measures that did nothing but prolong the problem
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as in halfway
in some measure or degree
what you said is only half true
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Recent Examples of half
Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
The Beyem Seyo pack alone was responsible for more than half of them.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Lango Lodge sits in the treeline, overlooking a baï, the local name for a marshy forest clearing, half lake and half bog.
—Holden Frith, TheWeek, 9 Jan. 2026
Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
Slush ice is only half as strong as clear ice and indicates the ice is not freezing from the bottom.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 5 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The biggest mystery of the 2025 San Francisco 49ers has been why Sigle was not able to see the field in the second half of the year.
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That’s inevitable for any night that has Ozomatli performing in the first half-hour and dispersing through the aisles — right on the heels of the aforementioned kids’ choir performance.
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Reduce caffeine gradually by choosing a smaller size, drinking one less cup, or mixing half regular and half decaf.
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Michael briefly followed in his adoptive parents' footsteps, embarking on a career in entertainment in the 1980s that ranged from a stint on the CBS political soap opera Capitol, to a part as a concierge in the primetime soap Falcon Crest, which starred Wyman.—
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West Coast Customs and DEKA Research and Development are involved in key parts of the build.—
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Kansas City, Missouri Kansas City is one of just 16 World Cup host cities, with six matches set for June and July—but the timing couldn’t be better for a place already buzzing with momentum.—
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Storylines to watch in Eagles-49ers The chess match between 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and Eagles defense coordinator Vic Fangio will be one of the most intriguing storylines to watch in Sunday's game in South Philly.—
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Hurts was incomplete on a last-gasp fourth-and-11 attempt with 43 seconds left that ended their final drive.—
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The Chargers moved the ball to the two and went for it on fourth down, but Justin Herbert's pass hit the turf incomplete.—
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Wrangler 22-inch Outrider Hardside Carry-on Luggage Amazon’s selection of luggage is ever-growing, and the Wrangler 22-inch Outrider Hardside Carry-on Luggage is a standout addition.—
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In January 2022, the pain coursing through Hannah Pettey's body for six months was hitting her harder than ever.—
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About 35,000 gallons of wastewater were released in December — roughly enough to fill a junior Olympic-sized swimming pool halfway.—
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You’re drawn to people who show consistency, keep their word and meet you halfway without being asked.—
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The Table of Contents is divided along the parts of a young body, with sections titled Heads Up!—
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Barry points to the central section of the pitch, on either side of the halfway line, to make his point.—
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What exactly constitutes the functional equivalent of life without parole is still up for debate.—
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The Ford Econoline 150 — Ryan called it the van equivalent of the F-150 pickup — provided a prime canvas for extras.—
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This redundancy ensures that the aircraft remains manageable even during a partial system failure.—
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But the involvement of partial owner Tom Brady is ramping up, adding a voice with championship pedigree to the situation.—
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“Half.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/half. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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