split
verb (used with object)
to divide or separate from end to end or into layers.
are splitting
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present progressiveof split.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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If you think his millennial lingo is a sign that he lacks judgment in other areas, you can tell him that “you guyses” are splitting up with him.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
Mr. Collins leads with about 30% of the vote for the May 19 primary, but the two other competitors are splitting enough that a June runoff is all but guaranteed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
Others are expanding through strategic acquisitions, hoping for more synergies through scale, while still others are splitting up in an effort to become more focused and agile.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2025
A solicitor claims the legal system is "harming" children whose parents are splitting up due to the length of time it is taking to rule on access arrangements.
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2025
One day we are splitting clapboard, and he shakes his head.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
