divvy (up)

verb

Definition of divvy (up)next
as in to share (out)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divvy (up)
  1. split
  2. divide
  3. hand out
  4. proportion
  5. dish out
  6. redistribute
  7. dole out
  8. portion
Verb
  • One open question is whether or not Netflix is going to split season 2 of Wednesday in half the way it’s done with later seasons of so many other popular shows from Stranger Things to Bridgerton to You, as of late.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Legal challenges mounted by transgender youths, their families and medical providers have been met with mixed results, and federal appeals courts have split over whether the bans are constitutional.
    Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of split
Verb
  • The Fourth Limb Patanjali, an ancient Indian author and sage, divided the practice of yoga into eight limbs.
    Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
  • According to a recent poll, Americans are divided by the topic.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of divide
Verb
  • This year, the United Food Bank distribution day fell the day after the drive, so the turkeys were donated one day, spent the night in the freezer, and then handed out to families the next.
    Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 26 Nov. 2024
  • The Oscars will be handed out Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of hand out
Verb
  • Rare, monstrously proportioned and strangely shaped, oarfish have sparked myths and legends for centuries.
    Hannah Peart, NBC News, 17 Nov. 2024
  • The big surprise of the week is Nina, who turns out a competent look that is proportioned better than most of her looks this season.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 June 2024
Definition of proportion
Verb
  • The big man scored 25 points, grabbed 14 rebounds, and dished out five assists, taking it to Knicks big man Karl Anthony Towns.
    Rahat Huq, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Brock Boeser has been lighting the lamp with six goals, while Quinn Hughes has been dishing out assists like a machine, racking up 15 already.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of dish out
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  • Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 2 Dec. 2024
  • This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
    Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of redistribute
Verb
  • That office, which also gave funds to Tesla in 2010, has doled out billions of dollars under the Biden administration.
    Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Beahm’s contentious behavior combined with Kick’s reputation for doling out millions of dollars to attract high-profile creators, lax moderation policy, and hosting its own stable of controversial creators, made the platform the next likely choice.
    Ash Parrish, The Verge, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of dole out
Verb
  • Our Test Kitchen recommends portioning the stew into individual servings before freezing.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2024
  • When your pancake batter is ready, use the turkey baster to portion out your pancakes in the pan or on the griddle.
    Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of portion
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Thesaurus Entries Near divvy (up)

divvying (up)

divvy (up)

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“Divvy (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divvy%20%28up%29. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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