divide
verb (used with object)
to separate into parts, groups, sections, etc.
has divided
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present perfectof divide (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The satire from director Alejandro González Iñárritu about an impending climate change apocalypse has divided critics, yielding very mixed reviews.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
The drastic measures are aimed at easing a bitter water dispute that has divided the region for years and worsened this year amid an exceptional drought.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
The Tartan Army's coronation of statues in Boston baffled locals and global audiences alike, however the practice has divided opinion at home.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
Even if you’re not into soccer, don’t miss this essay from Jeremy Stahl about Iran’s national team and how it has divided the Iranian diaspora.
From Slate ● Jun. 17, 2026
It’s like everyone has divided into camps, all with their own theories on what course of action to take.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
