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 couple will split time between Texas and Virginia, undoubtedly looking for one more property to save.
    Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • In Season 2, that vote occurs after each game, and if the majority chooses to quit, the survivors split the pot — everyone gets a little richer and goes home alive.
    Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of split
Verb
  • Benett / WireImage via Getty Images file Fans began to speculate that behind-the-scenes drama was dividing the cast.
    Doha Madani, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The new players are shocked to learn of the life-or-death stakes and quickly divide into two groups: those that want to stay and keep competing, and those that want to cash out and leave.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of divide
Verb
  • The Recording Academy is set to hand out 90-something Grammy Awards beginning with the Premiere Ceremony at 2:30 p.m. CT.
    Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
  • So Hoey flagged down a flight attendant who was handing out water and offered to help.
    Faith Karimi, CNN, 18 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
  • As end-of-year awards are being dished out, and statements made as to who the current best player is in world soccer’s highest-profile league, Mohamed Salah is an easy answer to most questions.
    James Nalton, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • There’s Manon Fleury of the plant-forward Datil, where a largely female team dishes out remarkable seasonal dishes.
    Emily Wilson, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of dish out
Verb
  • This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
    Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
    John Brummett, arkansasonline.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of redistribute
Verb
  • But Mufasa's welcome is no kinder than the reception Dickens doled out to the foundlings scattered throughout his novels.
    Tom Gliatto, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Afterwards on Christmas morning, in these vignettes, slaves commonly wished owners a merry Christmas and long life as they were doled out eggnog treats on the mansion verandah.
    Robert E. May / Made by History, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of dole out
Verb
  • Tips from the Southern Living Test Kitchen Use a small cookie scoop to easily portion the chocolate mixture.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of portion
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divvying (up)

divvy (up)

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