splitting (on)

Definition of splitting (on)next
present participle of split (on), British
as in telling (on)
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities promise you won't split on us, and we'll tell you what happened

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  • When families of the Lincoln’s sailors started talking with reporters, their complaints were met with contempt from the top.
    Andrea N. Goldstein, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Taken with each other, Celine agrees to continue talking with Jesse in Vienna before his morning flight.
    David Faris, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026
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  • The brand’s alignment with quiet luxury is also informing how Gieves & Hawkes expands into new categories.
    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Any business, town or development group needs this data informing their decisions.
    Twila Moon, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2026
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“Splitting (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splitting%20%28on%29. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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