1
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
And Putin will not divest from his strategic relationship with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2025
The government’s lawsuit, in addition to seeking monetary damages, sought an order requiring Google to divest its publisher ad server and ad exchange products.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
The government says divesting those apps will allow smaller social media companies compete for consumers and ad dollars and loosen Meta's grip on the industry.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
The top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee warned Monday that President Trump’s additional extension for TikTok’s parent company to divest from the app, as well as a potential divestment deal on the table, may violate the law.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
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Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2025
The government’s lawsuit, in addition to seeking monetary damages, sought an order requiring Google to divest its publisher ad server and ad exchange products.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
The government says divesting those apps will allow smaller social media companies compete for consumers and ad dollars and loosen Meta's grip on the industry.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
The top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee warned Monday that President Trump’s additional extension for TikTok’s parent company to divest from the app, as well as a potential divestment deal on the table, may violate the law.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divest
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Before agreeing to leave the show, Rourke faced the possibility of being the first contestant to be evicted from the CBB UK house this season, after Siwa was given a special power to choose one housemate to automatically face the public vote.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Three have been evicted for violating rules of conduct, Kozal said at the meeting.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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This blockage deprives brain tissue of vital oxygen and nutrients, which causes brain cells to die within minutes.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Bender also was excluded from these teams, which deprived her of the opportunity to inherit assets and boost her career or retirement benefits, according to the suit.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2025
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Central took the overtime opening kickoff but were dispossessed by Pacific Ridge center middlefielder Nick Axelson, who pushed the ball into the Spartans’ side of the pitch.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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In the 29th minute, he was dispossessed and Villa countered, with Ollie Watkins getting his toe to a cross and forcing a save from Jorgensen’s boot.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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The latter is more than an inconvenience for obvious reasons, followed by the tragic reality that females must relieve themselves outside in groups as a way of hopefully avoiding rape.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Summary Celery has been used throughout history as a folk medicine to relieve many ailments.—
Hannah Coakley, MSPH, RDN,
Verywell Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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Yet what Caravaggio was really doing circa 1600, with this anti-academic technique, was something perhaps not so out of line with Francis’ approach: stripping the holy narrative of its adornments, to devote himself to the here and now.—
Jason Farago,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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The changes leave many feeling vulnerable, as the Trump administration is stripping other services, including access to lawyers, for migrant children amid a broader immigration crackdown.—
Rachel Uranga,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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The White House is starting to rebuild the National Security Council with aides top officials believe are staunchly aligned with President Trump's agenda after six people were ousted earlier this month, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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The move reflects one of the most significant efforts yet to shake up Democratic leadership, which in recent years moved to protect incumbents, particularly after Ocasio-Cortez and Representative Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts ousted long-time incumbents in safe Democrat districts in 2018.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Divest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divest. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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