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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
Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Shorthanded and also down a player who’d had his stick slashed in half, the Tre Kronor nonetheless produced a charge through the offensive zone by Jack Berglund, who split a pair of defenders between the circles and got off a shot.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
The Atlanta Hawks appear to be headed for a split with their franchise guard.
—Ben Golliver, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2026
The two crowds outside the courthouse mirrored the split reaction following Maduro’s capture by the United States.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Americans are split about the capture of Maduro, with many still forming opinions, according to a poll conducted by the Washington Post and SSRS using text messages over the weekend.
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Jennifer Garner is looking back at her difficult split from ex-husband Ben Affleck over a decade later.
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In 1963, the car was ready for customers, at first with a split rear window that looked the business but was changed for subsequent model years following customer complaints about visibility.
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Footage of the shooting has divided viewers, with finger-pointing over who was the aggressor and who was the victim.—
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From then until now, the image of a plate divided into sections has more clearly depicted what serving sizes should look like in an actual meal.—
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The fissure is on full display with those sharp lines in The Studio and Pluribus — shows, incidentally, from Apple, which more than any other company has normalized and cuddlified our current screen addiction.—
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As his family tries to settle into their new neighborhood, Jin’s plot creates fissures between him and his wife and daughters, as well as their white, liberal neighbor.—
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Subordinates are 13 percentage points more likely to leave the labor force in the year after the breakup (compared to people who break up with a manager from a different workplace).—
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The same week as the breakup, Mod Sun also shared a public statement via Instagram, thanking his fans for standing by his side.—
Adjective
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And there, the family became a divided family.—
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While active, a vehicle can drive itself under certain circumstances without human intervention on divided highways, but drivers still need to pay attention to the roads and system in case of problems.—
Verb
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During that time, she was transferred five times between facilities, separated from family, denied access to counsel, and confined in conditions that were deeply troubling and inappropriate for any person, let alone a United States citizen.—
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Additives often include preservatives to maintain freshness and texture or resist mold and bacteria, and emulsifiers to prevent ingredients from naturally separating.—
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Be sure to clean in every crevice to remove residue, mold, and mildew.—
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Kardv Cordless Vacuum Cleaner This slim tool comes with a dust brush and crevice tool to target stairs, curtains, and upholstery.—
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The storage box contains eight compartments, divided by cardboard partitions, to create 6x6x15-inch spaces to accommodate one 15-inch figurine each.—
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The strategy involves partitions, or ways numbers can add up to make other numbers.—
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Oh, and don’t forget to disconnect your garden hose.—
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
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“Split.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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