Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for divvying (up)
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Rather than handing out lump sums, consider tying your generosity to meaningful milestones.—
Bob Sponseller,
The Enquirer,
26 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
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The Sanseito party tapped into these frustrations on the campaign trail – doling out rhetoric that some critics called inflammatory and xenophobic.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
27 Aug. 2025
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Now through September 1, indulge in trending ballet flats, chunky heels, and boots that appeared on the feet of your favorite stars and are sure to power every last one of your upcoming getups — doling out all-day comfort that will put your feet, and not only your wallet, at ease.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Aug. 2025
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To Beech’s credit, coach Anthony Crabtree alternated quarterbacks every series with senior Kaden Powell, a Kentucky baseball commitment and last year’s starter, splitting time with junior Sawyer Phillips.—
Tyler Palmateer,
The Tennessean,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 at Wrigley Field on August 17, after splitting the previous two games.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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According to the July 31 lawsuit, talks about the idea of dividing the district began as early as May 2024.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Aug. 2025
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Trustees for the Orland Park Fire Protection District voted Tuesday to increase restrictions on public participation in board meetings, dividing the board between trustees elected in 2023 against those elected in May 2025.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Divvying (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divvying%20%28up%29. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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