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splitting

[split-ing] / ˈsplɪt ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
breaking
Synonyms
STRONG
collapsing cracking crumbling fracturing shattering smashing splintering tearing
Antonyms
WEAK
enduring strong
ADJECTIVE
rich
Synonyms
STRONGEST
entertaining odd strange
STRONG
absurd slaying
WEAK
amusing comical diverting droll farcical foolish hilarious humorous incongruous laughable ludicrous preposterous ridiculous risible side-splitting
Antonyms
WEAK
bland depleted impoverished low needy poor serious tasteless weak
ADJECTIVE
wrecking
Synonyms
STRONG
bashing battering breaking ruining shattering smashing
WEAK
destructive tearing down
NOUN
breakup
Synonyms
STRONGEST
breakdown disintegration dissolution divorce separation split termination
STRONG
breaking dispersal ending estrangement parting rift rupture splitsville
WEAK
crack-up wind-up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
beginning engagement marriage start
STRONG
introduction
WEAK
reconciliation
NOUN
disruption
Synonyms
STRONGEST
interruption
STRONG
break separation severance
NOUN
nuclear fission
Synonyms
WEAK
atom smashing atom-chipping atom-splitting fission fission reaction nucleonics
NOUN
partition
Synonyms
STRONGEST
barrier dissolution segregation separation
STRONG
allotment apportionment detachment disconnection distribution disunion dividing hindrance obstruction parting portion rationing rupture screen severance share wall
Antonyms
STRONG
aid assistance help promotion whole
WEAK
attachment juncture union unity
NOUN
sharing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
allocation distribution
STRONG
dividing partaking participating partition
WEAK
companionate

Example Sentences

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When I checked in with him recently, though, he was back living in the United States, splitting his time between Denver and Oklahoma City.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

How has a band that’s been together for more than 50 years managed to remain a creative force without burning out, splitting up or devolving into little more than a human jukebox pumping out nostalgia?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

States will likely try to persuade a judge that splitting up the company is the only way to fix a broken market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Before setting off on his final journey, Daniel said he would "like to think the mountain will be crying today because we're splitting up".

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Tons of foot traffic keeps splitting us up, but we always make our way back to each other, not letting strollers or group selfies keep us apart.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

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