adjective
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botany divided almost to the base
parted leaves
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heraldry showing two coats of arms divided by a vertical central line
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of parted
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at part, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Raducanu demonstrated the aggressive brand of tennis which she is hoping to rediscover after reuniting with Andrew Richardson, the coach who guided her to the US Open triumph before they parted ways immediately afterwards.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
As they parted, the US president "again said we must play golf together. I had thought it was just a passing remark, but it seems I should start preparing", posted Lee.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
The lawsuit claims that after the opera company and the Kennedy Center parted ways in January, center officials have not returned more than $17 million in gifts and donations that belong to the opera company.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
The network parted ways last week with “60 Minutes” correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
As he watched, the fairy queen’s lips parted, rising into a wide grin...except they didn’t stop there.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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