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splinter

[splin-ter] / ˈsplɪn tər /
NOUN
thin piece of solid
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STRONG




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Some interpreted McVay’s demeanor on Thursday night as evidence of a splinter in one of the league’s most successful partnerships.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

But regional cooperation doesn’t need to splinter the world entirely.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

She trained in classical arts—voice and dance—and common notions of beauty are present in her music, yet she seems equally determined to splinter her tracks into pieces via technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

But recently, the AI trade has started to splinter.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

The splinter in Zeitoun’s foot was now infected.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers




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