divvy (up)

Definition of divvy (up)next

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divvy (up)
Verb
  • The title game will be March 4 at Unrivaled’s home arena in Miami, with a prize pool of $600,000 to be split among players from the championship-winning club.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Britain split away on the second leg, looking for better wind.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Party strategists in both camps acknowledge that a prolonged and bitter runoff could leave Republicans divided heading into the fall.
    Nik Popli, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Committee members were split on proposals to close schools — divided between the belief that campuses with few students burden staff and provide limited resources, and the worry that combining small schools will create overcrowding, split communities and harm students.
    Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Local vendors handing out samples included barbecue sauce and seasoning from Riley’s Ribz, Essie Marie’s Salad Dressing and healthy crustless sandwiches for kids from Mo’Mo Bites.
    Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Free agency Last year, the Patriots handed out $364 million in free-agent contracts and nearly $175 million guaranteed at signing.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The private pool is perfectly proportioned and shaded terraces invite afternoon snoozes or sunset spritzes.
    Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
  • This can not only help your room feel properly proportioned but can also enable easy flow throughout the space.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
Verb
  • When Eldridge approached, Kent was more than happy to dish out some free game.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Picture a waterfront bustling with bobbing fishing boats and the air tinged with the scent of fresh seafood, as San Hing Praya Street and Pak She Praya Road dish out alfresco dining scenes straight out of a sunset lover's dream.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
    Ella McCarthy, Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Leave some leaves and stems in garden beds or redistribute them to create habitats and natural mulch.
    Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Through a combination of buttery-smooth fabric, mighty arch support, impact-absorbing memory foam, and the kind of curved, rocker-like outsole that doles out both traction and momentum on any surface.
    Rudolf Obias, Footwear News, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The forces that are supposed to keep the peace and curb violence instead sow discord and dole out death.
    Sarah Jeong, The Verge, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Shortly before serving, the blocks of compressed spuds are portioned and fried until the edges shatter like glass but the interior remains soft.
    Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Mini Muffins Mini muffins from the Publix bakery have gotten me out of many a jam, particularly classroom parties, where everyone has to bring something to share that is individually portioned.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Divvy (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divvy%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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