as in to divide
to set or force apart
split logs for the winter's supply of wood
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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
Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
My other friends didn't care and split the bill evenly.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 7 Apr. 2025
The former couple dated for over three years before PEOPLE learned of their split in June 2024.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Graham Underwood, arkansasonline.com, 17 Mar. 2025
The proposal for this project, which would cost between $3 million and $3.5 million, made it past Montgomery’s Planning and Zoning Commission, which in split votes recommended approval of the rezoning, special use and variances for the project to the Village Board.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The workplace is splitting in two: those who know how to collaborate with AI, and those who don't.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
My other friends didn't care and split the bill evenly.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
After Blondie’s split in 1982, Burke stayed very busy performing and recording with a wide variety of bands, including the Romantics, Pete Townshend, Iggy Pop, Plimsouls, Bob Dylan, the Eurythmics, Joan Jett, Wanda Jackson, Dramarama, Nancy Sinatra and Johnny Thunders.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 7 Apr. 2025
The former couple dated for over three years before PEOPLE learned of their split in June 2024.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The evenly split committees must reach bipartisan agreements for bills to move to the floor.
—Graham Underwood, arkansasonline.com, 17 Mar. 2025
The proposal for this project, which would cost between $3 million and $3.5 million, made it past Montgomery’s Planning and Zoning Commission, which in split votes recommended approval of the rezoning, special use and variances for the project to the Village Board.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for split
Verb
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The city is divided along sectarian lines: The south is home mostly to Sunni Muslims, while the northern neighborhoods are mostly Alawite.—
Christina Goldbaum,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Passengers are divided on the appropriateness of removing shoes during flights, citing comfort versus hygiene and safety.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In total, Microsoft has invested $13.75 billion in the startup, but more recently, fissures in the relationship between the two companies have begun to show.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2025
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The fissure of the volcanic eruption had broken through protective barriers around the town of Grindavik, and had reached 1,200 meters, or nearly 4,000 feet, in length.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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The wedding of their friends, Jenna and Lion, brings the young lovers face-to-face after a painful breakup.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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In 25 games with the Hurricanes, Williams has 31 tackles, two pass breakups and one tackle for loss.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Gently fold egg yolk mixture into one half of divided batter.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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Hall was in bed inside his room on the upstairs level of the divided residence when a massive tree crashed through the roof of the home.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Since our family has been separated, I have been devastated and confused.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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After Wednesday’s win in Chicago, only one road win over the Hawks separates the Heat from making the playoffs for the sixth straight season.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Williams loves that the three-in-one (stick, handheld, or high-reach) can easily convert to make the most of the crevice tool, combination dusting brush, and upholstery tool.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
9 Apr. 2025
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There's a flexible hose to nab hard-to-reach messes, a transparent crevice tool for corners and sofa cushions, as well as a dust brush to loosen hair and dust from upholstery.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Another possibility is in-theater partitions that allow guests to text while not bothering other customers, which was tested by Megaplex Theatres last year.—
William Earl,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Sudanese army gains in central Sudan come as the RSF has consolidated its control in the west, hardening battlelines and threatening to move the country towards a de facto partition.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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People want to disconnect, and the Capella wants to help them in big and small ways.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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If the acting isn’t capable of conveying the language, then people are going to disconnect.—
Jeanne Rawdin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Split.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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