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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Cooper debuted “Call Her Daddy” under Barstool Sports in 2018 and parted ways with the media company in 2021 for a Spotify deal reportedly worth $60 million.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
This means our species parted ways with the other great apes, and evolved for kids to be raised not by one or even two parents, but by parents plus helpers.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
Dubois and Charles parted ways after that loss at Wembley, ending their 18-month relationship, but they reunited later in 2025 and have been working towards returning to the top of the sport.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
This Wednesday Delta, the world’s most valuable airline, reported quarterly results and parted the clouds a bit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Her brown hair was parted down the middle and plaited into two French braids.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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