part with

verb

parted with; parting with; parts with
Synonyms of part withnext
: to give up possession or control of (something)
He hated to part with that old car.

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Two additional fittings on the back have raised parts with holes, possibly used to chain the manuscript to a piece of furniture. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026 Whether the Dodgers would want to part with one of their clubhouse leaders, and whether another team would be interested in taking on (or the Dodgers would pay down) any of those contracts, remains to be seen. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 Whether the Heat can snag a top guard without parting with Adebayo will be a fascinating story line during the next several years. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026 Just a few days later, Fahy revealed the full effect of her new bob, styling her cropped hair in a deep side part with effortless waves. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for part with

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“Part with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/part%20with. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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