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split

[split] / splɪt /
NOUN
opening
Synonyms
STRONGEST
breach chasm crack division fissure gap rift rupture separation
STRONG
chink cleavage cleft damage rent rip slash slit tear
WEAK
rima rimation rime
Antonyms
STRONGEST
closing closure connection juncture
NOUN
difference, disunion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
breach discord disruption dissension divergence division fissure rift rupture schism
STRONG
alienation break estrangement fracture partition rent
WEAK
breakup
Antonyms
STRONGEST
accord agreement closure harmony peace
STRONG
union
WEAK
marriage
VERB
break up, pull apart
Synonyms
STRONGEST
break disband divide isolate open rip rive separate sever splinter tear
STRONG
bifurcate branch burst cleave crack dichotomize disjoin dissever disunite diverge divorce fork gape hack part rend slash slit snap sunder whack
WEAK
come apart come undone give way go separate ways part company put asunder
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agree attach close combine fix hide join mend sew unite wait
WEAK
pull together
VERB
divide into parts
Synonyms
STRONGEST
divide share slice
STRONG
allocate allot apportion distribute divvy dole halve partition
WEAK
carve up divvy up go even-steven go fifty-fifty mete out parcel out slice the pie slice up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
combine hold keep unite
STRONG
withhold
WEAK
join pull together

Example Sentences

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International Paper swung to a first-quarter profit as it prepares to split its North American operations from its overseas business, but projected lower earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization for the current quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Humphries and Van Veen were on the same side of the draw in Aberdeen so the former's victory in the semi-final was another confidence-booster and means the three are split by just two points.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

In March, Carvana’s board approved a 5-for-1 stock split that will make shares easier for individual investors and the company’s employees to purchase.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

In June 2024, Nvidia announced a 10-for-1 stock split, kicking off a trend among semiconductor companies.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

Strangest of all, he was kissing her back, his lips soft against hers, for a split second even pulling himself closer.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

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