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
  • The interface splits each 2-core fiber into two single-core fibers inside the repeater for efficient amplification, then merges them back into 2-core fibers.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Wanda, a donkey, and Max, a horse, split their time between a farm upstate and a stable in the Bronx.
    — Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of split
Verb
  • Several aircraft could divide surveillance tasks or combine their efforts to improve coverage in a particular sector.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Depending on your opinion of him (the fandom is divided), this one might not be your favorite.
    — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of divide
Verb
  • Brooks was handing out pamphlets for Republican County Judge Tim O’Hare and wearing an O’Hare campaign shirt.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
  • They are traditionally handed out the night before the Oscars.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of hand out
Verb
  • Since most tops aren’t proportioned for petites, I'm often left with ill-fitting sleeves and necklines that are way too low.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
  • Ordinary humans like Stephen’s selfish boss are depicted as giant walking eggs, while others are proportioned like bobble heads.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2026
Definition of proportion
Verb
  • Wang is a very skilled striker with some ability to dish out damage.
    — Brett Appley, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • This weekend, an extrordinary heat wave was set to dish out punishment from Arizona to Texas and up through parts of Nevada, Colorado, Wyoming and the Dakotas.
    — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
Definition of dish out
Verb
  • Some Albertans argue that the province should retain more of its revenue rather than see funds redistributed elsewhere in the country.
    — Sheena Rossiter, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026
  • One obvious response is to tax the fortunes at the top and redistribute those funds.
    — Christopher Marquis, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of redistribute
Verb
  • In Massachusetts, more than $146 million has been doled out in down payment help to homebuyers since 2020.
    — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The form indicated tickets would be doled out for either of two different games.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of dole out
Verb
  • Because nuts are high in calories, portioning them into small containers or snack bags can help keep servings consistent.
    — Brianna Tobritzhofer, HEALTH, 21 Oct. 2026
  • This gift set pairs the grinder with Piper’s 50/50 blend of black and red peppercorns, portioned into four individual packets to ensure the spices stay fresh.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of portion
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“Divvy (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divvy%20%28up%29. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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