divvy (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divvy (up)
Verb
  • The two officially split in July, ending a six-year engagement and nine-year partnership.
    Bryan West, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Eric Holcomb and Mike Pence made the governor’s residence in Indianapolis their primary home — with Pence selling his Columbus home after becoming governor — while former Gov. Mitch Daniels split his time between that building and his home in Carmel.
    Whitney Downard, IndyStar, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • How couple could divide marital assets Swift and Kelce, like many wealthy couples, may opt to keep their own assets in case of a split.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
  • No longer do white picket fences divide neighbors and security gates enclose neighborhoods, but walking trails zig zag throughout the homes with lush landscaping to give access to impromptu social intersections alongside nature.
    Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Staff handed out pens, tote bags and cookies stamped with company logos.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
  • The president will emcee the Kennedy Center Honors this year, handing out awards to actor Sylvester Stallone, singers George Strait and Gloria Gaynor, Broadway star Michael Crawford and the rock band KISS.
    Zac Anderson, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The private pool is perfectly proportioned and shaded terraces invite afternoon snoozes or sunset spritzes.
    Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
  • To put that percentage into further context, Newsweek analyzed what similarly proportioned wedding spending would look like for Americans in professions such as construction, nursing and law.
    Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
Verb
  • Jackie Young added 16 points, with Chelsea Gray dishing out 11 assists in the victory.
    Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Do not leave pet food or water dishes out overnight.
    Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 19 Aug. 2025
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  • Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2025
  • This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
    Tara Suter, The Hill, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Those people doled out thousands of dollars, believing that Whalen would fix up and manage the properties on their behalf.
    Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
  • In exchange for doling out more rare earths, China has demanded a reduction in US export controls on critical goods – with a particular eye on advanced AI microchips.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The sandwiches are designed for comfort: no artisanal flourishes, just traditional Miami flavors, generously portioned.
    Carlos Frías, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025
  • To tenderize meat with baking soda, here's what to do: Cut or portion the meat (if needed).
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
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“Divvy (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divvy%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.

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