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
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The Trump administration reportedly calculated the tariff by dividing the trade deficit ($7.4 billion) by the value of imports to America ($22.2 billion) and then essentially halving the figure to reach 17%.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The appeals court divided 2-1 in turning down the government's request to halt Boasberg's directive.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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From there, the odds quickly turn against him, assuming fissures within the Democratic-labor community subside, even if bruised feelings don’t entirely, in the heavily Democratic district.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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The company’s drillers then inject water into the well, prying open the stone fissures and creating an artificial reservoir.—
Alexander C. Kaufman,
The Atlantic,
4 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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Expecting an easy ride, Tom discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2025
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But in a deeply divided nation, Parliament’s decision to impeach him has also galvanized the political right.—
Choe Sang-Hun,
New York Times,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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They were separated from one another for the vast majority of the three films rather than given the kinds of great adventures and bonding moments that the original trilogy gave its core trio, and that led to much less compelling camaraderie and characters.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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That said, a couple key differences in the eras: Goalies' gear covers more of the goal today Only a few years separate Ovechkin and Gretzky, but like any other sport, hockey equipment evolved during these four-plus decades.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
5 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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Most of the building damage from Friday’s quake was nonstructural, hitting partition walls, fixtures, electricity and plumbing, Alam said.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2025
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The spacious interior has tons of extra features to make packing stress-free, including compression straps to hold your clothes and shoes down, zipper compartments, mesh pockets, and a partition for convenient extra organization.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Feb. 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 19 Apr. 2025.
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