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 responses were also split along party lines, with a fair amount of Democrats finding the killing acceptable compared to very few Republicans and independents.
    Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The two teams split in the regular season last year, but Conard beat Glastonbury in the CCC quarterfinals.
    Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of split
Verb
  • And the House Democratic caucus has been divided over whether to touch the minimum wage and paid sick leave laws.
    Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 14 Dec. 2024
  • During that period — divided into June 6-8 and June 28-30 — the scientists found a 9.4-fold and 7.4-fold surge, respectively, in fine particulate matter pollution levels, in comparison to all other days in 2023.
    Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of divide
Verb
  • Something to add to the helpful list of Dune terminology that was handed out to moviegoers before the 1984 version.
    Scott Tobias, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Hacks, 9-1-1, Bookie and Unstoppable were among the winners as Film Liaisons in California Statewide handed out its 29th annual California on Location Awards tonight at the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of hand out
Verb
  • Financial institutions would then be free to proportion these charges to individual customers or to nominee account holders.
    James S. Henry, Foreign Affairs, 12 Apr. 2016
  • Rare, monstrously proportioned and strangely shaped, oarfish have sparked myths and legends for centuries.
    Hannah Peart, NBC News, 17 Nov. 2024
Definition of proportion
Verb
  • Trump dished out endorsements to both House and Senate candidates while on the campaign trail, boosting both incumbents and those looking to secure their first term in federal office.
    Filip Timotija, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Paired with a range of beauty eras—from chic 1920s updos to circular blush à la 2000s—new Hollywood is dishing out their best end-of-year beauty moments.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of dish out
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.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
  • This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
    Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of redistribute
Verb
  • With so many characters to focus on, the story easily doles out tantalizing hints to keep viewers watching.
    Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • After expenses, including $98.5 million in prize money doled out, the women’s golf league finished 2023 a little over $5.6 million in the black, after ending 2022 with a $7.68 million surplus.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of dole out
Verb
  • When rice has cooled, portion it into sealable plastic freezer bags in a flat layer, making sure to remove all the air.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Our Test Kitchen recommends portioning the stew into individual servings before freezing.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of portion
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divvy (up)

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“Divvy (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divvy%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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