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
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Etymology
Origin of parted
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at part, -ed 2
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In 2015, she purchased the property for $10 million, and it served as her primary residence until she parted ways with it a decade later, selling it for $12 million.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
The owner finally sold the business to a number of its managers in June, who promptly parted ways with Shein.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
During the course of 2025-26, 11 bosses parted company with their clubs, with only Enzo Maresca's resignation at Chelsea happening of his own accord.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
“We have parted ways with three individuals for violating our policies on accessing and handling sensitive company information,” said an OpenAI spokesperson in a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
She parted her hair in the center, using the curved talon of her forefinger as a comb.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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