SPLIT (UP) Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

split (up)

verb

Definition of split (up)

as in to isolate

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The possibility of being isolated from their congregation can be a concern for Followers because of how much their lives revolve around extended family and church.

— Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026
For the thousands who remain in the dark and feel isolated, the giveaway helped.

— Chris Tye, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of isolate

Verb

Not long ago, millions of people like them could have been segregated in institutions.

— August 21, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026
While gas stations, sandwich shops and lunch counters were not segregated, facilities with larger dining rooms and restrooms were segregated, the sign said.

— Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of segregate

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Officers were already at the park attempting to break up the crowd when shots rang out and struck multiple people.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Talarico’s plan involves breaking up large healthcare companies, allowing people to shop around for medication and lowering prescription drug prices.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of break up

Verb

The team analyzed the corridor over the long term and used seasonal-trend decomposition using LOESS, a statistical method that helped separate seasonal fluctuations from longer-term settlement.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
The bridge connects two settlements in a valley in northwest Rwanda that are separated by the river.

— Fatma Tanis, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026

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