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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Fox News Media has parted ways with anchor Maria Bartiromo.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
The production company he contracted parted ways with Miss USA after a pay dispute.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
She parted ways with Vogel professionally when she was 19.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
It is the first Wales shirt produced by sportswear brand Sudu, after the FAW parted ways with Adidas after 13 years.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Charles turned to stare, lips parted, his expression as blank and trancelike as a twelve-year-old’s.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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