SEGMENTING Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

segmenting

verb

present participle of segment

as in subdividing

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This multiversal collapse not only erodes the walls dividing fictions but also reconfigures the interface between fiction and reality.

— Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
After being securely held for nearly four decades by one of the most preeminent politicians in California history, the House seat to represent bright blue San Francisco in Congress is up for grabs in November — and dividing the Democratic Party.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of dividing

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After separating earlier this year, the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star filed for divorce Wednesday, citing irreconcilable differences.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026
In all of these cases, however, separating the steel belt plies and bead cores from the rubber treads and sidewalls is a time- and labor-intensive process.

— Ben Coxworth October 07, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026

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Chee is sparing of physical detail but unsparing in dissecting the social and psychological dynamics of abuse.

— Garth Greenwell, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2026
Patrick testified and found himself at the center of an online swarm of sleuths and influencers dissecting every detail of the case, developing theories that portray him as uncaring, unfaithful and even the murderer of his children.

— Ross Douthat, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of dissecting

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Now the focus shifts to at least splitting Games 1 and 2 at State Farm Arena.

— Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 3 Oct. 2026
In 2007, the group adopted a holding-company structure, splitting SK Corporation into SK Holdings, which held stakes in group affiliates, and SK Energy, which took over its energy and chemicals businesses.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026

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The train winds up Michigan’s west coast, offering brief but sweeping views of Lake Michigan and bisecting lush, Midwestern farmland dotted with trees resplendent in their autumn wardrobes.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
For the quintessential Glacier National Park visit, take the Going-to-the-Sun Road for 50 miles of stunning vistas, bisecting the east and west sides of the park.

— Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026

Definition of bisecting

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Then agree on a response, whether coaching, clearer priorities or help resolving conflicting requests.

— Bala Sathyanarayanan, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Addressing aging windows as a coordinated project can provide a fresh, consistent look while resolving problems that may have developed gradually over time.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

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