splinter
noun
a small, thin, sharp piece of wood, bone, or the like, split or broken off from the main body.
has splintered
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present perfectof splinter (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 move to 1-800-Gambler was a crowning achievement for Whyte, but his national system has splintered in the months since he left the NCPG.
From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2025
And support has splintered among its rivals – Labour, Reform and others.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2025
Meanwhile, the microphone’s mythos has splintered off into its own narrative.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2023
Efforts to distribute aid have been hampered by a civil war that has splintered the country for more than a decade.
From Reuters ● Feb. 15, 2023
Our clan, the Plain Janes, has splintered and the pieces are being absorbed by rival factions.
From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson
