: a place or point where a division or separation occurs
: given, taken, or done at parting
a parting kiss
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Examples of parting in a Sentence
Noun
I feared the morning, for I knew that our parting would be difficult.
On parting, he took my hand and promised to return.
“Good-night, good-night! Parting is such sweet sorrow…”
—
Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet
the parting of the Red Sea
Adjective
His parting words to me were “Be patient.”
As her parting shot, she said that the other candidate simply did not understand the needs of the city's citizens.
Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet
the parting of the Red Sea
Adjective
His parting words to me were “Be patient.”
As her parting shot, she said that the other candidate simply did not understand the needs of the city's citizens.
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James Pearce, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
And if that’s the case, Tomorrow is a hell of a parting shot.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2025
With the Eagles needing to prioritize other positions, and Williams having a breakout year, the two sides are likely headed for a parting of the ways on the open market.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2025
Former President Joe Biden took a parting shot at President Donald Trump before departing Washington, D.C., for California and embarking on his life as a private citizen.
—Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The former Benfica striker has regressed rather than kicked on in his third season at Anfield and a parting of the ways looks increasingly likely come the summer.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
And if that’s the case, Tomorrow is a hell of a parting shot.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2025
With the Eagles needing to prioritize other positions, and Williams having a breakout year, the two sides are likely headed for a parting of the ways on the open market.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2025
Former President Joe Biden took a parting shot at President Donald Trump before departing Washington, D.C., for California and embarking on his life as a private citizen.
—Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Parting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parting. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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parting
1 of 2 noun
part·ing
ˈpärt-iŋ 
2
: a place where a division or separation occurs
a parting of the ways
3
: leave-taking
shake hands at parting
parting
2 of 2 adjective1
: being in the process of departing
2
: serving to divide : separating
3
: given, taken, or performed at parting
a parting kiss
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