as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
the horse took off at a splitting gallop
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as in dividing
to set or force apart
split logs for the winter's supply of wood
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Recent Examples of splitting
Indya Brown, Essence, 5 June 2024
Robinson had grown up splitting time between Milwaukee and Florida, where her father lives.
—Ashley Luthern, Journal Sentinel, 2 May 2024
Such legal agreements are standard procedure for celebrities who have a large disparity in assets with a new spouse, since state law could potentially require splitting property in the event of divorce.
—Bill Donahue, Billboard, 2 May 2024
Ellis was rewarded after splitting time between Sacramento and the G League Stockton Kings over the past two years.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 10 Feb. 2024
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Transitioning from splitting rent with a roommate to being responsible for monthly expenses all on her own was a big adjustment the creative had to prepare for.
—Indya Brown, Essence, 5 June 2024
Robinson had grown up splitting time between Milwaukee and Florida, where her father lives.
—Ashley Luthern, Journal Sentinel, 2 May 2024
Such legal agreements are standard procedure for celebrities who have a large disparity in assets with a new spouse, since state law could potentially require splitting property in the event of divorce.
—Bill Donahue, Billboard, 2 May 2024
Ellis was rewarded after splitting time between Sacramento and the G League Stockton Kings over the past two years.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 10 Feb. 2024
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Digital marketing agencies focused on niche markets With the rapid growth of the influencer market and rising demand for video content creation, digital marketing agencies are a smart business choice.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Can-Am claims a rapid top-up to 80% capacity in 50 minutes over Level 2 charging.New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2025
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As his health faded in the last year of his life, Neruda rushed to finish his story, which gives the last chapters of his book a galloping, fragmented quality.Tunku Varadarajan, WSJ, 25 June 2021
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The artist was in Times Square last week to offer his latest corrective, unveiling a massive bronze statue of a young African American man in urban streetwear sitting astride a galloping horse.NBC News, NBC News, 7 Oct. 2019
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The objective is to rethink the way that end-of-life motorcycle equipment is handled, avoiding unnecessary waste by creating a sustainable and effective method of separating and recycling the plastics used to make helmets.New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2025
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After separating from Anderson and filing for divorce on April 8, Blanchard rekindled her relationship with Urker.Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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Angelenos are resilient, resourceful and quick to unify in times of disaster.Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Sign up for Dinner Tonight One quick and easy recipe in your inbox each night to answer that eternal question: What’s for dinner?Sam Sifton, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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It can also be used for fast and easy treatment for a variety of conditions including the flu, a UTI and more.Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The human brain processes thoughts four times faster than the average person speaks, meaning our minds naturally wander during conversations.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Their brisk, lively, and skeptical history of subversion starts with ancient times, stops off in early modern Europe before moving on to recent centuries, and ends with a look forward.Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
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Muscle strengthening is still an important way to reach your physical activity requirements for optimal bone and muscle health, and walking (especially a brisk walk) is a great supplemental activity. — AVIV JOSHUA, MS, MEDICAL EXPERT BOARD 2.Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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Social media users have suggested the small flying objects were Skittles candy.Janelle Ash, Fox News, 1 Dec. 2024
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Some of these mysterious flying objects are suspected to be drones.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Splitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splitting. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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