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as in portion
one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled
one of the partitions of a prefabricated house
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as in split
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the partition of Czechoslovakia into the Czech Republic and Slovakia
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as in to segment
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Recent Examples of partition
Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Putin waged war to partition or colonize Ukraine.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Mai Hassan, Foreign Affairs, 30 Apr. 2025
His pointed remarks underscored the uncertainty facing the Palais de la Découverte, the scientific museum previously sealed off by a non-original partition wall.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 19 June 2025
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Noun
Just as with iPhones, the thinking behind Android’s Identity Check is to partition an enclave of security and device settings that requires additional security to unlock.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Putin waged war to partition or colonize Ukraine.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
Sadly, instead of either peace or partition, Sudan’s most likely future is more war.
—Mai Hassan, Foreign Affairs, 30 Apr. 2025
His pointed remarks underscored the uncertainty facing the Palais de la Découverte, the scientific museum previously sealed off by a non-original partition wall.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partition
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The Council of Economic Advisers, an agency within the presidential executive office, estimates that changes in the legislation will help push the portion of seniors with exemptions and deductions exceeding Social Security income to 88%, from 64% under current law.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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She was alleged to have poisoned the meals of her guests while serving herself an untainted portion.—
Britt Clennett,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
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After the boy, who is non-verbal, got up from the swing, the witness said Smith blocked him into an area of the classroom with dividers as the boy was crying, screaming and dumping items on the floor.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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The generous 60-liter interior features sturdy divider panels and mesh pockets that keep things organized and accessible while on the move.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Following their split, the comedian would welcome 10 more kids with five other women.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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Revealing the pair hadn’t seen each other since the time of their split, Justin pulled Susie for a conversation.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Much of the blame is placed on brands’ CRM systems and how they are segmented and targeted.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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You’re really segmented off in Newport, with a whole separate cast of characters than the other leads this year.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 July 2025
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There’s a part of him that wants to morph into a 2.0 version of the 10-year veteran who’s played for two teams in his career.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
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The new lodge sat on the foundation of the former and used many of the original's materials, but was scaled back in its design, removing a second story and observation tower that were part of the original, according to the National Park Service.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
13 July 2025
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There are likely some teams on the fence, like the Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox, who would trade expiring veterans for a pitcher like Miller.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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The 24 Hours of Le Mans race is nearly halfway through, and fans are late-night snacking, snoozing in their sleeping bags, or pressed up against the fence to watch the cars zip by.—
Kristin Shaw,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
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According to a source, the steady stream of comments and questions from HFPA members has spurred requests for documents and verifications that have delayed for months the Attorney General’s office from giving the final signoff to the dissolution of the HFPA.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
3 July 2025
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But here in Trump-loving Northern Kentucky, some local Republicans are irate, viewing the committee dissolution as payback for rebelling against the party establishment.—
Jolene Almendarez,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Know the Signs Cucumbers are typically divided into two main categories: slicing cucumbers and pickling cucumbers.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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Debate at meeting During the board meeting Thursday night, the room was divided between supporters of Mayer, advocates for the students who came forward, and former students who were against Mayer’s employment from being reinstated.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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“Partition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partition. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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