segments 1 of 2

noun

plural of segment
as in parts
one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled I think I lost one segment of this model kit

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segments

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of segment
as in quarters

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Recent Examples of segments
Noun
The first two belong to the same patent family and concern tools used to assemble digital garments from two-dimensional pattern pieces, including functions that help designers match the lengths of segments being virtually sewn together. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026 To be sure, not all segments of the sportswear industry are troubled. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Gently dig up the clump and divide the fleshy roots into segments. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026 The stretch of Prairie City Road was among Folsom road segments with the highest crash severity between 2020 and 2023, according to the city’s 2024 Local Road Safety Plan. — Haley Parsley august 21, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Are certain customer segments taking longer to pay than others? — Mona Andrews, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 As Media Matters for America recently noted, Fox News has dedicated at least 206 segments to the WNBA since late June, most of which revolved around racial issues or the inclusion of trans athletes in the league. — Jemele Hill, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2026 Kuala Lumpur, specifically, is rolling out a National AI plan that hopes to push local firms to move into higher-value segments of the AI supply chain. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 Postpartum wristbands gained traction across the country through health awareness campaigns fueled by social media posts and evening news segments. — Andrew Jones, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for segments
  1. parts
  2. bifurcates
  3. portions
  4. splits
  5. sections
  6. divides
  7. members
  8. dissects
Noun
  • The swamp hen, known by its scientific name, Porphyrio martinica, mostly is found along the Gulf of Mexico and in the Caribbean as well as parts of South America.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • That leaves more room for the parts of festival life that resist scheduling.
    — Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of parts
Verb
  • While designing the Guggenheim in Bilbao, Spain, in the 1990s, the architect would sit by the river that bifurcates the city, looking at different metal treatments.
    — Belinda Luscombe, Time, 6 Dec. 2025
  • For example, Highway 17 currently bifurcates a piece planners hope to lock in through Los Gatos.
    — San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 July 2021
Definition of bifurcates
Noun
  • In contrast, Roman acts like a wide-angle panoramic camera, which is designed to capture large portions of the universe without losing much detail.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • According to the city’s traffic study, which was presented during an April meeting attended by dozens of residents, the number of cars driving on portions of Hemphill is expected to increase from roughly 13,000 to over 23,000 by 2045.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of portions
Verb
  • Guitarist and co-founder Daniel Kessler splits his time between the city and Barcelona.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The first would decide whether a campaign called People Not Politicians can place a measure on the ballot to strike down the map, which splits Kansas City.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of splits
Noun
  • The judge later ruled in late 2024 that the two sections were unconstitutional.
    — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Yet the agreement encountered intense resistance from the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, the communist left, and critical sections of Singh’s own Congress Party.
    — C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of sections
Verb
  • Essentially a form of computational fluid dynamics, the simulation divides the flow passages into a very large number of tiny regions and calculates things such as velocity, pressure, turbulence, and temperature throughout the component.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The professor shared a letter from a teacher who said that technology, such as earbuds, divides students from the classroom.
    — Julia Avant, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of divides
Noun
  • Board members voted Tuesday to release a report detailing the investigation into Hill, including the process, lessons learned and recommended improvements, by the end of September.
    — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The hospital was run by Louisiana State University, which determined that Katrina left the building too damaged to reopen — an assessment that was disputed by some hospital staff and community members.
    — JACK BROOK, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of members
Verb
  • Filmmaker Rubaiyat Hossain crafts a taut supernatural drama that dissects the patriarchy hiding beneath the veneer of a fairytale wedding.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
  • This German production, predominantly shot in Ukraine, carefully dissects how a gender transition and Russia’s invasion converge on the love between Olya (Tania Myronyshena) and Oleh (Markus Bright).
    — Sonya Vseliubska, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of dissects

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“Segments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/segments. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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