DIVEST Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

divest

verb

dī-ˈvest

Definition of divest

as in to evict

to end the occupancy or possession of unable to make their mortgage payments, they were summarily divested of their house

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as in to rid

to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers the former CEO has divested himself of most of his responsibilities but will continue to work with the company as a consultant

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as in to deprive

to take something away from he was divested of the boxing title when the fraud was uncovered

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Recent Examples of divest The candidates all announced support for a ban on stock trading while in Congress, and promised to divest from their own stocks if elected. — Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026 The settlement required Ticketmaster to divest up to 13 amphitheaters, reserve 50% of tickets for nonexclusive venues and cap ticketing service fees at 15%. — Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 25 June 2026 The Los Angeles Times reported that owner Mark Walter also divested from the private prison company GEO Group, which operates ICE processing centers, including the facility in Adelanto. — Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 25 June 2026 Considered through that lens, a cash- and staff-strapped federal agency might justifiably divest itself of the property. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for divest

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In June, SouthPark Mall Limited Partnership filed to evict Aroma360 NC Sp LLC, a luxury scenting and retail store at SouthPark Mall at 4400 Sharon Road.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
The number of weekly episodes was cut down from six to three, and the power to evict was placed in the hands of the houseguests, as opposed to a public vote.

— Rachel DeSantis, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Definition of evict

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On two occasions, a Spanish player remained on the floor after being strongly dispossessed, with Uruguay fashioning chances for Nunez, reintroduced to the starting line-up as Bielsa’s only change after the Cape Verde draw.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 28 June 2026
He was tackled and dispossessed with the ball on a trajectory to the goal.

— Monica Alba, NBC news, 24 June 2026

Definition of dispossess

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Dubbed Camp Meeker Cabin, the project strips mountain living back to its quieter essentials, while still embracing contemporary environmental design.

— Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
Errors of execution and discipline forced by the relentlessness of a French team stripped of many of its leading players meant New Zealand was unable to secure its win until the final minutes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026

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Season 2 ended with Tommy being ousted as president of M-Tex, and Thornton himself is curious to see what’s next for his character.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
Magyar, whose party ousted Orban’s nationalist Fidesz party after 16 years in power in an April election, has started to overhaul Orban’s key bastions of power, including the state media.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

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