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as in part
one of two equal or nearly equal parts
to be fair, we should each get half the pie
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as in match
either of a pair matched in one or more qualities
it's the bottom half of the ninth inning, and the Yankees are up at bat
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as in incomplete
lacking some necessary part
half measures that did nothing but prolong the problem
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as in halfway
in some measure or degree
what you said is only half true
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Recent Examples of half
Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
The second half of the month calls for getting outside and going somewhere, ideally with water nearby and people who feel like family.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The fires were set late Sunday night into Monday morning, within a half-mile radius of the Clarkston campus for Georgia State University’s Perimeter College.
—Reed Williams, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
While this revolutionary route is the most eye-catching piece of this news, the brand new ships tracing it aren’t half bad, either.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Noun
After a drab first half, the second 45 minutes (and then some) certainly made up for it.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
The second half of the month calls for getting outside and going somewhere, ideally with water nearby and people who feel like family.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
All hamburger samples will be served as half-portions (3 ounces), and event proceeds will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The fires were set late Sunday night into Monday morning, within a half-mile radius of the Clarkston campus for Georgia State University’s Perimeter College.
—Reed Williams, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday each offer cheap drink specials, while the Friday special is half off chicken tenders.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
While this revolutionary route is the most eye-catching piece of this news, the brand new ships tracing it aren’t half bad, either.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for half
Noun
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New York Mets legends Gary Carter and Bud Harrelson both managed the team, with the latter also being a part-owner.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The recruitment has been part of that — Leipzig bought well and sold the players who needed to leave — but Werner has handled a young squad particularly well, minimising the volatility that was such a feature of their football last season.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As shown in The Athletic’s match dashboard below, City might have had more of the ball, but Arsenal created some excellent opportunities with an attack-minded approach at the Etihad.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the annual Chowda Cup, Gus Greene registered a hat trick and added an assist, as Cohasset pulled away for a 9-4 victory over Scituate during a consolation match.—
Brian Roach,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The race unfolds as district confronts superintendent under FBI investigation, declining enrollment, potential strike and incomplete academic recovery from pandemic.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Both are ad hoc and incomplete.—
Evan Johnson,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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If there’s ever a sign that baseball doesn’t need fixing, that’s it.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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No team in any sport from a City school has ever produced a longer streak and no coach has more City crowns than Kling’s 55 (33 boys, 22 girls).—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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During back flushes, the valve is never opened more than halfway; this allows for an instantaneous flow rate of no more than 27 gpm.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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The squeeze on shipments through the strait has rippled through global maritime trade, including through the Panama Canal nearly halfway around the world.—
Munir Ahmed,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The area Surrounded by a ripple of hills in a relatively unknown section of the Serengeti National Park, there’s little risk of bumping into another vehicle close to camp.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Assaidi lives in the Morris Park section of the Bronx, according to cops.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There is no equivalent on Chinese sets, where directors have been known to demonstrate the blocking themselves.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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At an annual income of $31,200, the general annual equivalent of a $15 per hour salary, in Roanoke, the cost of living is 47% lower than in Arlington, according to a Forbes cost of living calculator.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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If left untreated, the buildup can lead to partial or complete vision loss, according to Genentech.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The country saw a wave of emigration – and a serious brain drain – in the wake of a partial military mobilization that was announced in September 2022.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Half.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/half. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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