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as in department
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
the complaints division handled all of the calls from the angry townsfolk
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as in category
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
one of the major divisions of birds
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as in split
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the assembly line was a major development in the division of labor among workers
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as in distribution
the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group
the person in charge of the division of the profits among the business partners
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as in discord
a lack of agreement or harmony
that church has been racked by division for some time now, and a split into two denominations seems unavoidable
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Recent Examples of division
The police car, a silver Ford Taurus used by the investigation division, contained two Oakland police homicide detectives who were able to continue their shift after the crash, authorities said.
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Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
5 July 2026
Hill has already delivered clutch home runs since arriving from the Chicago White Sox, but one spectacular defensive play against the division rival New York Mets may have generated even more attention.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
There have been criticisms over the division of a 90-minute match into essentially four quarters rather than two halves (with hydration breaks inserted around the 22nd and 67th minutes of every game).
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Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
In an age increasingly defined by division, that may be one of the greatest victories of all.
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Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
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Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
5 July 2026
Hill has already delivered clutch home runs since arriving from the Chicago White Sox, but one spectacular defensive play against the division rival New York Mets may have generated even more attention.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
There have been criticisms over the division of a 90-minute match into essentially four quarters rather than two halves (with hydration breaks inserted around the 22nd and 67th minutes of every game).
—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
In an age increasingly defined by division, that may be one of the greatest victories of all.
—
Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for division
Recent Examples of Synonyms for division
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The result is uncommon room layouts like the tri-suite king room equipped with two twin-sized beds and a king bed split by a privacy divider that doubles as a playful art installation.
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Some still come to pick a fight over Lincoln as a uniter or a divider, a figure to be lauded or loathed, or connect Lincoln to modern divides.
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The department said the tragedy is an important reminder to drivers to always make sure children are not left in cars, especially in hot weather.
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Additional details are expected to be released on Monday, the department said.
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Trump valued more than two dozen assets at over $50 million, which is the highest disclosure category on the form.
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The report also highlighted improvements in clearance rates and an overall decrease in major crime categories, including robberies.
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The Supreme Court has declined to resolve whether innocent taxpayers can face unlimited IRS audit exposure when a return preparer commits fraud, leaving a split in the federal courts intact.
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Sara Foster still lives with her ex, Tommy Haas, two years after their split.
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Equitable distribution With the equitable distribution framework, a judge decides on a fair distribution of the assets and debts.
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What the project is missing includes additional financing, international distribution and an international sales agent.
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But the discord between the two leaders stretches far beyond disagreements over the conflict in the Middle East.
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Despite the discord, the regime is likely to have the final say.
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The first batter Barnes faced, Jonah Heim, deposited a 444-foot home run on the roof of the Dodgers’ clubhouse beyond the center-field fence.
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According to Frank Lands, deputy director of operations for the park service, roughly 70 fence post tops were also thrown into the pool.
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The average time for an applicant to be on-duty is now 326 days for special agents and 256 days for police officers, the agency said.
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Three of the reports stemmed from consumers swallowing the metal pieces and seeking medical treatment to remove them from their digestive tract or throat, the agency said.
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“Division.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/division. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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