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
The pitch that sets him apart, however, is his change-up. Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025 During their time apart, the two have come up with a sweet way to stay connected: virtual reality golf games. Adam England, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
How much longer are we supposed to have these set apart programs for Black people? Abc News, ABC News, 30 June 2023 Clearwater officials, aware of the spending concerns roiling Tamarac, value that Cernech refused to pick apart coverage by the South Florida Sun Sentinel, which has run stories revealing how city commissioners gave themselves lucrative perks and benefits. Lisa J. Huriash, sun-sentinel.com, 25 May 2021 See All Example Sentences for apart
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apart
Adjective
  • With nowhere to go, Morant rifles a pass to Bane, who has shifted to the corner.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Clinging to a three-point lead, Wiggins muscled his way into the lane for a finger roll, bailing out a possession that looked headed for nowhere land at 7:29.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Several blackmail victims are invited to an isolated mansion by a man who knows a dark secret from each of their pasts.
    Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Stay away from tall, isolated trees or other tall objects.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • To sprinkle black children among white pupils in outlying schools is at best a stop-gap measure.
    Justin Driver, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2025
  • And with more to do both in the heart of the city and in newly popular outlying neighborhoods, many people are staying longer.
    Colleen Creamer, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • This rich heritage is reflected in the area's local cuisine, although the exclusive area is better known today for its magnificent oceanfront homes and secluded estates.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Retreats at the Pearl Laguna feel exceptionally secluded and restorative despite being only 30 minutes from Disneyland.
    Visit California, AFAR Media, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The retired veteran of 15 NFL seasons, 14 with the Atlanta Falcons, Ryan is now a commentator for CBS.
    Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Moose, like many of the employees at USIP, is a retired diplomat.
    Michele Kelemen, NPR, 18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Jaclyn’s secret tryst was discovered right away: Kate spotted Valentin leaving her room in the morning and then went and blabbed to Laurie, who was (understandably) upset.
    Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 23 Mar. 2025
  • There was the usual banter, gathering together to watch Champions League matches, some afternoon naps and sessions of the card game Wolf, where players assume secret roles similar to the television hit ‘Traitors’.
    Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The Mountain West got four teams in the bracket, but Boise State was the odd one out despite wins over Clemson and Saint Mary’s.
    Tess DeMeyer, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
  • While early iterations of generative AI often yielded odd or impractical results, today’s models rival professionals thanks to decades of breakthroughs.
    Haokun Qin, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • An away victory would have doomed Peru completely but now the race to qualify, for that play-off spot at least, is back on.
    Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • He’s been named in the Republic of Ireland’s squad for their two-leg Nations League promotion/relegation play-off against Bulgaria, with the away game today (Thursday) and the decider in Dublin on Sunday.
    Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025

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“Apart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apart. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

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