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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2
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
Since the company’s controlling Murdoch family divested its studio assets and many of its cable networks in 2019, Fox has focused most intently on live TV — namely sports and news.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Aug. 2025
Indeed, even old Paramount had considered divesting itself of some key cable holdings in recent years, exploring (but ultimately rejecting) sales of BET and Showtime.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 31 July 2025
Protesters across the country called for their universities to divest from weapons manufacturers contributing to Israel's bombardment of Gaza, where more than 40,000 Palestinians had reportedly been killed at that time.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Though only future administrations would have to divest their stocks, Hawley’s bill would bar Trump and Vice President JD Vance from buying and limit them from selling.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Aug. 2025
Indeed, even old Paramount had considered divesting itself of some key cable holdings in recent years, exploring (but ultimately rejecting) sales of BET and Showtime.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 31 July 2025
Protesters across the country called for their universities to divest from weapons manufacturers contributing to Israel's bombardment of Gaza, where more than 40,000 Palestinians had reportedly been killed at that time.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Though only future administrations would have to divest their stocks, Hawley’s bill would bar Trump and Vice President JD Vance from buying and limit them from selling.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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How did the Big Brother Season 27 houseguests vote in Week 6? Votes to evict Rylie: Mickey, Vince, Ashley, Will, Ava Votes to evict Morgan: Katherine, Kelley, Lauren, Keanu Who was evicted from Big Brother Season 27 in Week 6?—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
21 Aug. 2025
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More than four months after the operator of the local Applebee's was suddenly evicted, the city recently fielded plans involving another operator, represented by property owner Nagawaukee MZL LLC and applicant Tom Vavra on behalf of Applebee's.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The first, filed on July 30, requested a transfer to another section of the prison, and the second, submitted the following day, accused staff of depriving him of food.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Black and brown families in Chicago have been subsidizing the education of students outside city limits for as long as the system has been designed to deprive our own children of equal opportunity.—
Stacy Davis Gates,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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In The Stolen Heart, Samson sees Red Army soldiers violently dispossessing a middle-class family on that same street.—
Uilleam Blacker,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2025
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Under apartheid, Black South Africans were forcibly dispossessed of their lands for the benefit of Whites.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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This transformative investment would also significantly relieve the crippling burden under which states and municipalities currently struggle to fund public education.—
Martin M. Looney,
Hartford Courant,
20 Aug. 2025
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People of all skin types should avoid formulas containing harsh or irritating ingredients that can worsen dryness rather than relieve it, according to Valerie Aparovich, a biochemist and certified cosmetologist-aesthetician at OnSkin.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Harsh chemicals like bleach and ammonia can strip the finish and dull the surface, leaving the floor prone to scratches and other damage.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
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Democrats’ efforts to strip the provisions on the GAO and other matters were rejected by the majority.—
Kevin R. Kosar,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Aug. 2025
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The top Republican on the Indianapolis City-County Council, Michael-Paul Hart, was ousted from his leadership role this week after just eight months on the job.—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
15 Aug. 2025
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Brown could benefit from the sizable field in her district if her challengers split the vote among those looking to oust her from office.—
Mary Ramsey
August 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Divest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divest. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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