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
Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Clarke, whose splits and underlying numbers were dominant again, set up Fiala for two shot attempts, the second of which generated a rebound and created a scramble.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Jen Murphy, a regular Outside contributor, splits her time between Maui, Hawaii, and Boulder, Colorado.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
These days, Maher splits his time between HBO and his basement — literally.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
The second part of the study randomly splits 1,888 patients with breast arterial calcifications into two groups.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 3 Jan. 2026
Ed Mulheren splits his efforts between trying to get a sidewalk and making life more comfortable for his family at home.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
This manicure splits the classic French tip in two, with one half baby pink and the other a hot pink.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
The power generated by a commercial nuclear facility comes via the process of fission that splits uranium atoms within the core of a nuclear reactor.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
Whatever the reason, this year’s splits have shaken generations of fans who were rooting for the former couples to find their happily ever after.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
Despite her high profile romances and subsequent splits throughout her career, Winslet remains proud of retaining her privacy throughout, telling WSJ.
—Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
In the sporty video, McRae is seen dancing in a hockey rink, doing splits at the front desk and riding around on a Zamboni.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2025
But that seven-week break masked deep splits among Republicans that are now surfacing.
—Steven T. Dennis, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2025
Today, more than 50 companies have adopted R-32 in over 280 million systems worldwide, including our ductless mini-splits, air conditioners, heat pumps and Variable Refrigerant Volume (VRV) products, with some models operating down to about -13°F.
—Michaila Byrne, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025
The departure came at a time when several major clients were also announcing their splits from the music mogul, including Demi Lovato and J Balvin.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Netflix has had two splits previously, with the last one, a seven-to-one split, taking place in 2015.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
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According to Harper's Bazaar, the royal family splits their time between the Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen and the Chancellery House at Fredensborg Palace, located on the island of Zealand in Denmark.
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It's also known as high season for marital splits, although that reputation may be more myth than reality.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for splits
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On the other side of the great river that divides them, the Republic of the Congo has led a somewhat less eventful existence.—
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Continue reading … DIVIDED HALLS – Johnson insists US 'not at war' after closed-door Venezuela briefing divides lawmakers.—
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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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Some of the creatures seen at the Freya mounds are also found at hydrothermal vents, or fissures in the seafloor through which hot, chemical-laden water erupts, the researchers said, suggesting these ecosystems may be more intertwined than previously thought.—
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Kody reflected on his own divorces in a confessional, and lamented how messy the breakups became.—
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Defensive tackle Chris Jones added a pair of sacks, and cornerback Kristian Fulton had three pass breakups.—
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What separates toxic ambition, for you, from the simple act of wanting something and trying to get it?—
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The design will retain the outdoor sculpture garden, but the garden would include a new free-to-all arts education center and reading room, and the tall steel fencing that now separates the garden from the public along El Prado and near the Old Globe theater campus would be removed.—
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Pay extra attention to seams and crevices.—
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The best way to thwart this is to check around your property for potential sheltering spots and to seal holes and crevices with wood, hardware cloth, or another sturdy material.—
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Poland’s modern history was shaped by partitions, invasions and relying on others for security on the ground.—
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And while many familiar names in wealthier metropolitan states fare well, the health picture is a reminder that the rural-urban split remains one of America’s most enduring partitions.—
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The crackly '80s line then disconnects, leaving a lingering sense of urgency.—
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The Palisade hybrid disconnects the rear wheels to improve fuel economy under low loads.—
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The airstrikes expose deepening rifts between Saudi Arabia and its former ally, as both compete for control and influence in Yemen’s civil war.—
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The radio tower group climbs up through one of the rifts and finds themselves on Vecna’s chaos planet.—
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“Splits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splits. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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