split (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for split (up)
Verb
  • Seniors who are struggling with their health or are isolated after friends pass or move away can find assistance at either center by signing up with PACE, Jurgensen said.
    Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Ill passengers and crew were isolated, and medical staff collected stool samples for further analysis.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 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
  • Last April, over 100 anti-Israel protesters were arrested on UT Austin campus and police had to use pepper spray to break up the massive crowds.
    Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • For that event Steinfeld wore a high-neck black minidress with a dramatic train to break up the simple silhouette.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The sleeping space is separated from the living room and kitchen by an arched wall, making this a good option for couples who don’t fear an open plan.
    Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 5 Apr. 2025
  • 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
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 15 Apr. 2025.

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