as in parts
one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled
I think I lost one segment of this model kit
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Recent Examples of segments
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
There have been earthquakes of this magnitude in the past that ruptured different segments of very long faults, creating the appearance of two different earthquakes but that were actually ruptures from the same event.
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Sylvain Barbot,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Like many prospects who visited the Wizards before a draft, Dybantsa met with many segments of the organization, including the player engagement department, analytics specialists and the coaches, Dawkins said.
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Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Licensed clinical social workers make up one of the largest segments of the behavioral health workforce.
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Luis Contreras,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
The North Carolina Turnpike Authority is adjusting toll rates on five segments of the I-485 South Express Lanes beginning on Sunday.
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Dj Simmons
june 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
China’s defense ecosystem follows a different set of market dynamics, customer segments, and interoperability frameworks, with exports and production shaped by trajectories that remain distinct from the replenishment and modernization cycle underway across NATO-standard supply chains.
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Chris Oberoi,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The group has already seen a loss of support from other segments of Lebanese society as a result of its loss of prestige from defeats at the hands of Israel.
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Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2026
Climaxing the anticipation built by the first two segments’ energy, the track slowly fades out, setting up the perfect opportunity to run it back.
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Demicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2026
Noun
This is expected to continue based on current trends for regional startups as European energy and process industries segments embrace autonomous technologies, AI and low-to-zero carbon solutions.
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Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
There have been earthquakes of this magnitude in the past that ruptured different segments of very long faults, creating the appearance of two different earthquakes but that were actually ruptures from the same event.
—
Sylvain Barbot,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Like many prospects who visited the Wizards before a draft, Dybantsa met with many segments of the organization, including the player engagement department, analytics specialists and the coaches, Dawkins said.
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Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Licensed clinical social workers make up one of the largest segments of the behavioral health workforce.
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Luis Contreras,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
The North Carolina Turnpike Authority is adjusting toll rates on five segments of the I-485 South Express Lanes beginning on Sunday.
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Dj Simmons
june 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
China’s defense ecosystem follows a different set of market dynamics, customer segments, and interoperability frameworks, with exports and production shaped by trajectories that remain distinct from the replenishment and modernization cycle underway across NATO-standard supply chains.
—
Chris Oberoi,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The group has already seen a loss of support from other segments of Lebanese society as a result of its loss of prestige from defeats at the hands of Israel.
—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2026
Climaxing the anticipation built by the first two segments’ energy, the track slowly fades out, setting up the perfect opportunity to run it back.
—
Demicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for segments
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Historical data about the parts of the nation that use the most air conditioning shows a strong geographical trend.
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Zada plans to shoot the movie first on a soundstage with real actors and will decide later which parts work better traditionally and what should be done synthetically.
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While designing the Guggenheim in Bilbao, Spain, in the 1990s, the architect would sit by the river that bifurcates the city, looking at different metal treatments.
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For example, Highway 17 currently bifurcates a piece planners hope to lock in through Los Gatos.
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The smoke plume was visible across portions of eastern Sacramento County, including Arden Arcade, Folsom and Rosemont.
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These 12 party-perfect portions can be made up to two days ahead of your Fourth of July celebration.
Verb
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Flex is designed for the professional who splits time between the kitchen table, a coffee shop, and a hot desk.
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Just off the Little River, in the woodsy historic Sherwood Forest neighborhood, Northeast 85th Street splits in two around the mound, marked by a pair of signs.
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Most technology platforms and banks have specific sections on their websites that provide advice on best practices, safety tips and channels for reporting suspicious or criminal behavior.
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To help identify which aspects to comment on, Ginexi provides a helpful breakdown of the different sections of the OMB’s proposal.
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What divides them is the type of finance work being transformed.
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Defections across the land border that divides the peninsula are relatively rare, as the area is densely forested, ridden with landmines and monitored by soldiers on both sides.
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Voters have given the go-ahead to add four more members, which some fear could leave the board with one Black member out of nine.
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KiMi Robinson Ahead of an event that was speculated to be Swift and Kelce's rehearsal dinner at MSG on July 2, members of the couple's inner circle were mobilizing across New York City.
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In the dark comedy Maddie’s Secret, Early dissects the odd eroticism of online food content.
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The three-part docuseries, directed by Nick Green and told by key players inside the courtroom, dissects the trial of Michael Jackson and his complex legacy.
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“Segments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/segments. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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