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as in part
one of two equal or nearly equal parts
to be fair, we should each get half the pie
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as in match
either of a pair matched in one or more qualities
it's the bottom half of the ninth inning, and the Yankees are up at bat
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as in incomplete
lacking some necessary part
half measures that did nothing but prolong the problem
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as in halfway
in some measure or degree
what you said is only half true
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Recent Examples of half
Jordana Comiter, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
For the better half of the past decade, the 32-year-old Newburyport, Mass., native has been most closely associated with his role as the world's best babysitter, Steve Harrington, on Netflix's Stranger Things, a character who works at Family Video by day and fights demogorgons by night.
—EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2025
That process, essentially, splits polycotton fabric into half—one part polyester, one part cotton—and ignores the polyester to dissolve the cotton into glucose, with the aforementioned HCl acid.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 4 Feb. 2025
Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
The legislation before the Senate is the third such continuing resolution for the current fiscal year, now nearly half over.
—Kevin Freking, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The company focuses on providing personalized home security solutions and is licensed across more than half of the U.S., per its website.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
For the better half of the past decade, the 32-year-old Newburyport, Mass., native has been most closely associated with his role as the world's best babysitter, Steve Harrington, on Netflix's Stranger Things, a character who works at Family Video by day and fights demogorgons by night.
—EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
But in the build up, countless pieces have been written about Michaels’ impact on not only the series, but the entire comedy world over the last half century.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2025
That process, essentially, splits polycotton fabric into half—one part polyester, one part cotton—and ignores the polyester to dissolve the cotton into glucose, with the aforementioned HCl acid.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 4 Feb. 2025
Adverb
Her skin is always slightly feverish, unlike his own, which feels lukewarm to him, only half alive.
—Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
The legislation before the Senate is the third such continuing resolution for the current fiscal year, now nearly half over.
—Kevin Freking, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for half
Noun
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While other parts of his game require refinement, ball instincts should be a strength.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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The event is part of Giant Steps’ Denim & Diamonds Gala, where Grandin will be headlining speaker.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Flyers whose match is approved will retain this status for three months.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Up against the world's best human players, Sophy beat the humans by 104 races to 52 in a match in 2021.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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While vendor management systems (VMS) exist to address this, many legacy systems rely on outdated processes, incomplete or obsolete data, and time-consuming procedures.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Existing data is incomplete and fails to fully address gaps and inequities at the intersections of gender, race, economic background, disability, etc.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The season also delivered the biggest TV shares ever for Untucked in those same demographics.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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This insider will not only remain a secret to the staff, but will also help Ramsay infiltrate the restaurant after-hours for a dramatic nighttime black light kitchen investigation that reveals more filth and grossness than ever before.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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As Rose says, this sign does not do things halfway—and that includes home decor.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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Your ability to meet others halfway will create partnerships that improve your life and finances for the long haul!—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That section’s willingness to hush itself contrasted mightily with the inability of the trumpets and trombones to do the same.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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These solutions ensure that even the busiest store sections remain well-stocked and operationally efficient without adding to employee workload.—
Samuel Mueller,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Income generating allows investors to amplify returns from crypto holdings as well as providing a partial buffer against price volatility.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Inside the temple, archaeologists found traces of an ancient scientific school, known as the House of Life, with toys and partial drawings.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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As the Official Wine Partner, Daou Vineyards will have a prominent presence at all 2025 LIV Golf tournaments and unveil an immersive wine experience at the U.S. season opener in Miami.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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There are racers, athletes signed to compete at all four Slams this season, and challengers who make appearances at Slams and will change through the league season.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Half.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/half. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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