Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for divvying (up)
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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 -
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
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There will be an Italian gelato machine whipping up fresh ice cream, a station spraying 24-karat gold onto miniature chocolate Oscars, and a live izakaya doling out traditional Japanese bites, as reported by Reuters.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
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Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie sat in their Hawaiian thrones mostly doling out compliments.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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The move comes after nearly every Democratic candidate refused party leaders’ call last week to withdraw from the race to avoid splitting the vote in the June primary — an outcome that could lead to a Republican being elected to statewide office for the first time in two decades.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Now the district is splitting those roles and searching for a new head coach as Celina moves up from 4A to 5A this fall.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The median offers a more accurate view of what's happening in a market than the average sales price, which would mean taking the sum of all sales prices then dividing by the number of homes sold.—
USA TODAY Network,
Florida Times-Union,
7 Mar. 2026
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In this one, the death of a young woman ends up dividing its citizens, stoking rumors and accusations.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Divvying (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divvying%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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