divvy (up)

Definition of divvy (up)next

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Verb
  • Proposition 50 also split the sprawling district held by Kiley, a Republican from Rocklin, into six pieces, leaving the Northern California congressman and frequent Newsom critic with few good options.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
  • However, in the aftermath of their legendary Woodstock performance, Country Joe and the Fish split up, and McDonald embarked on his own solo career beginning with 1969’s Thinking of Woody Guthrie, a collection of songs by the folk legend.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 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
  • While some college majors like liberal arts and performing arts are resulting in rock-bottom salaries, other stable career pathways are handing out the same dismal pay.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
  • And on Oscar Sunday, once the statues have finally been handed out, there are plenty of options to let loose — with or without a win.
    Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 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
  • That means there’s no better time to dish out some camp superlatives from the first half of games.
    Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
  • When Eldridge approached, Kent was more than happy to dish out some free game.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 26 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  • Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.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 10 Mar. 2026.

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