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as in evicting
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 ridding
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 stripping
to take something away from
he was divested of the boxing title when the fraud was uncovered
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Recent Examples of divesting
But Disney has so far bucked the trend of divesting the legacy assets that have become a burden to most media giants in the eyes of Wall Street analysts.
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 May 2026
Some of the current owners are divesting some or all of their interest.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Asked about divesting from fossil fuels, Caballero said the transition away from fossil fuel companies will take time.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
For Unilever, divesting much of its food business allows the company to focus on its personal-care segment, which is growing faster.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
The core dispute was whether divesting would ultimately do more harm than good to already shrinking resources.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2026
Never mind that Run Gen Z’s parent organization, the American Legislative Exchange Council, is responsible for, among other things, drafting bills that would punish financial institutions and other companies for divesting from the fossil-fuel industry.
—Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Lisa Vanderpump is divesting from West Hollywood.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
The gesture was acclaimed by supporters of a humble pope but attracted criticism from conservatives, who accused him of divesting the papacy of a sacred element.
—CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 May 2026
Some of the current owners are divesting some or all of their interest.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Asked about divesting from fossil fuels, Caballero said the transition away from fossil fuel companies will take time.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
For Unilever, divesting much of its food business allows the company to focus on its personal-care segment, which is growing faster.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
The core dispute was whether divesting would ultimately do more harm than good to already shrinking resources.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2026
Never mind that Run Gen Z’s parent organization, the American Legislative Exchange Council, is responsible for, among other things, drafting bills that would punish financial institutions and other companies for divesting from the fossil-fuel industry.
—Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Lisa Vanderpump is divesting from West Hollywood.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
The gesture was acclaimed by supporters of a humble pope but attracted criticism from conservatives, who accused him of divesting the papacy of a sacred element.
—CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for divesting
Verb
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But in 2023, Kenya’s government began evicting them again, citing a new justification.—
Buket Altınçelep,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
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Just months into the pandemic, Matthew Haines, like landlords across the country, learned he was barred from evicting tenants who didn’t pay their rent under a federal eviction moratoriumthat lasted almost a year — costing him and his investors over $1 million.—
Michael Casey,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Sun-Dry and Air-Out Sokolowski's number one go-to for ridding sheets of stale smells is hanging them either outside or in bright outdoor spaces.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
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Although the human body is naturally efficient when ridding itself of toxins, a juice cleanse can ramp up your metabolism, promote weight loss and even increase lean muscle mass.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Use something that contains hydrating ingredients and is mild and fragrance-free, to avoid allergic reactions and stripping the natural oils that help maintain skin's barrier function.—
Kelle Walsh,
NPR,
18 June 2026
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Sirianni responded by stripping first-year defensive coordinator Sean Desai of play-calling responsibilities and replacing him with senior defensive assistant Matt Patricia, a former Lions head coach.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The parents are accused of depriving the child of bathroom access, light, food and water while they were confined.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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This year, owing to a mixup in the congressional budget, one of the government’s most important scholarships was left severely underfunded, depriving thousands of Peru’s neediest high-school graduates of the opportunity to continue their studies at local universities.—
Daniel Alarcón,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
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Corlys orders his men to thread the rocky Dragonstone pass at low tide, even relieving the helmsman of the ship’s wheel at the crucial moment.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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An orthopedic surgeon evaluated Parias and also provided a physical therapy referral, according to DHS, though by May his pain was still not relieving.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Mandi was in control of the ball, going nowhere fast, and there was little prospect of dispossessing him from Messi’s position.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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How a state comes to control another land and its people, sometimes slowly dispossessing the natives of their lands, sometimes laying waste to them, sometimes committing genocide.—
Philip Metres
August 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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That said, the Heat could wind up seeking more of a veteran presence on the end of the bench, which could have Johnson headed back to a two-way deal, freeing up his spot on the standard roster.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Based on the company's H145 platform, the aircraft replaces the cockpit with clamshell cargo doors, freeing up additional space for payloads.—
David Szondy
June 21,
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Along Highway 119 in Boulder Canyon and Highway 72 in Coal Creek Canyon, crews are already clearing areas that could pose a wildfire risk.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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As of noon, workers were still clearing the tree and debris from the area.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 June 2026
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“Divesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divesting. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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