balkanized

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balkanized
Adjective
  • The election results were tight, reflecting a deeply divided nation.
    Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
  • Its research mirrors conclusions from numerous other polls and surveys, showing an increasingly divided and turbulent country.
    Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Adjective
  • But this 100% cotton design is graceful and all grown-up, featuring split corners, decorative stitching, and a tidy silhouette.
    Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2025
  • In his most recent outing, which came in November, Barrios fought Abel Ramos to a split draw to retain the belt.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
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“Balkanized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balkanized. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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