Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

cleave

[kleev] / kliv /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Jon Cleave from the group said they had been asked to sing "a specific song", which he thought they would "make a good fist" of.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2025

When Van Cleave stood to speak against the bill, he faced sharp questioning from Sen. Mark Peake, a Republican of Lynchburg, who asked that gun-rights groups meet with VanValkenburg to find compromise.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2024

In 1985, Dr. Cleave, an environmental engineer, flew aboard the Atlantis, helping to operate its robotic arm during other astronauts’ spacewalks.

From New York Times • Dec. 13, 2023

John Dickerson and Kris Van Cleave for CBS News: “How a government shutdown could cause chaos at airports”

From Slate • Sep. 28, 2023

Wherefore thou be wise, Cleave ever to the sunnier side of doubt, And cling to Faith beyond the forms of Faith!

From Browning and His Century by Clarke, Helen Archibald




Vocabulary lists containing cleave


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "cleave" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com