apart 1 of 2

as in to pieces
into parts or pieces the fancy new adjustable rake came apart the first time I tried to use it

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apart

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adjective

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Recent Examples of apart
Adverb
But the deal fell apart, Big Lots said Thursday in a statement. Nathan Bomey, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024 What truly sets Rosemary apart, however, is her people-first approach. Molly Peck, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Could the dark energy that’s accelerating the expansion of the universe eventually rend apart spacetime? Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 22 Feb. 2023 Redistricting efforts is intended to create similar-sized regions for Washington’s representatives while also splitting apart cities, counties and related communities as little as possible. Tribune News Service, oregonlive, 28 July 2021 See all Example Sentences for apart 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apart
Adjective
  • The young man is resentful at being stuck on some nowhere planet rather than being where the action is on Coruscant.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 10 July 2024
  • With nowhere to go, the pair decide to set about, with only £115 ($150) in their pockets, walking the South West Coast Path — a 630-mile stretch.
    Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2024
Adjective
  • Israel has been carrying out a major operation in northern Gaza since October, battling Hamas in the most isolated and heavily damaged part of the territory.
    WAFAA SHURAFA AND TIA GOLDENBERG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Against the isolated backdrop of a snowy winter, the unlikely trio strikes an unimaginable connection over their personal struggles and shared humanity.
    Lydia Price, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Wilson County and its cities are among Nashville’s outlying areas that allow the public to buy and light fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July and New Year’s holidays.
    Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Then overnight lows starting Friday into Saturday through Monday into Tuesday will stay well below freezing with low 20s forecast in Nashville and even the teens in outlying areas and along the Cumberland Plateau.
    Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Its butter-yellow facade and terracotta roof signal your arrival at this secluded retreat, while the hotel’s 80 rooms are thoughtfully arranged around a lush courtyard, and the pool is a tranquil oasis where privacy reigns supreme.
    Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The Grotto, a secluded oasis complete with jacuzzi jets, offers personalized champagne service at the touch of a button (every pool guest has a button box which can be used to call over a server or butler).
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • And, lacking rules to handle these unusual interactions, retired state and local government employees can receive substantial Social Security benefit windfalls.
    Andrew Biggs, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • In this underdog sports drama by Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski, made in collaboration with FIA, a retired Formula One racer (Brad Pitt) takes a young rookie prodigy (Damson Idris) under his wing.
    Ben Rosenstock, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Perhaps your secret ingredient is cream cheese, buttermilk, or eggs (which is Joanna Gaines’ go-to).
    Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The secret key can be unlocked only when the user authenticates to the physical key using a PIN, password, or most commonly a fingerprint or face scan.
    Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Although its moniker may sound odd, Hungry Mother State Park, fabled to be named after a mother searching for food for her child, is one of Virginia’s oldest state parks.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
  • All three have been very up-front about the fact that these entreaties are not welcome, and Trump’s continued insistence can only be read as straying from odd towards threat.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 29 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The backlash to the situation resulted in a threat against Slusser and added police protection for the team at all home and away games this year, Fox News Digital previously reported.
    Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Roy Hodgson clung to his job in February 2023 despite a crushing 4-1 defeat in which he and Palace were taunted mercilessly by the home support and a section of the away contingent called for his departure.
    Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024

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