split (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for split (up)
Verb
  • An old John Lennon demo was transformed into a complete song by isolating his vocals (and George Harrison’s guitar tone) and combining that with new recordings from the rest of the living band.
    Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
  • However, because the patient was isolated in a hospital, the more dangerous viruses didn't transmit to others.
    Amy Maxmen | KFF Health News, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In The Water contextualizes the racist economic and socio-political sabotage of Black communities, beach goers, and businesses, as well as the horrifying violence that was used to segregate Californian beaches from the early 1800s through the Civil Rights movement in places like Bruce's Beach.
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 5 Mar. 2025
  • According to a recent report, 7.4 percent of U.S. public schools were intensely segregated in 1988.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Rami Malek and Emma Corrin have broken up, PEOPLE has confirmed.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • The specialty banner has broken up Season 5 of 5&2 Studios’ Biblical adaptation into three theatrical releases, with finale Episodes 7-8 coming this frame.
    J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Since our family has been separated, I have been devastated and confused.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Those who have been separated from their belongings during the shooting will have the opportunity to retrieve them at a later date.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • That's when glorious God gave Moses the power to part the water by raising his arm.
    Holly Rizzuto Palker, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Jeffrey respected her wishes and the two parted for a summer.
    Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Split (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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