part with
phrasal verb
parted with; parting with; parts with
: to give up possession or control of (something)
He hated to part with that old car.
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In the new ad, Simpson paired a Millennial side part with her typical boho chic look.
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
The Cubs won’t be tripping over themselves to part with a player like that, but the Red Sox might be uniquely well positioned to swing a deal.
—Mac Cerullo, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
With the Yankees still looking for a new director, one source said that the team has not parted with any other members of its international scouting department thus far.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
While some people are happy to part with their 25 cents, others are more attached to it, so planning for reimbursement is always the safest and most polite approach.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
The Cubs won’t be tripping over themselves to part with a player like that, but the Red Sox might be uniquely well positioned to swing a deal.
—Mac Cerullo, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
With the Yankees still looking for a new director, one source said that the team has not parted with any other members of its international scouting department thus far.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
While some people are happy to part with their 25 cents, others are more attached to it, so planning for reimbursement is always the safest and most polite approach.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Part with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/part%20with. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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