divvy (up)

Definition of divvy (up)next

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Verb
  • The result is uncommon room layouts like the tri-suite king room equipped with two twin-sized beds and a king bed split by a privacy divider that doubles as a playful art installation.
    Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Cutright, who was not charged with murder, split from Devastating Pyrotechnics to form Blackstar Fireworks on the property in 2023.
    Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • The revelation has divided Jefferson descendants for decades.
    Briana Stewart, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • The sale sees the property divided into three lots with two buildable, giving the opportunity to create a treasurable family compound in rural seclusion just a 30-minute drive from the island’s main towns.
    Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • The rest of the water was handed out throughout the neighborhood at eight different stops.
    Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • As a result, teams across the league have become more wary about handing out big-money, long-term deals in free agency, as one mistake has the potential to cripple a franchise.
    Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • The private pool is perfectly proportioned and shaded terraces invite afternoon snoozes or sunset spritzes.
    Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
  • This can not only help your room feel properly proportioned but can also enable easy flow throughout the space.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
Verb
  • The popcorn pail, topped with a replica of the giant sandworms of planet Arrakis, made customers reach their hands through the sandworm's teeth to dish out popcorn from inside.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • And the president wasn't invited to dish out verbal abuse.
    CBS News, CBS News, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • In 2022, Los Angeles voters approved an ambitious attempt to redistribute real estate wealth to fund affordable housing.
    Michael Manville, Washington Post, 29 June 2026
  • However, after several months, the company redistributed her design team’s duties and laid off the team’s members.
    Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Like any good Sheridan show, gratuitous violence and clichéd wisdom are doled out with abandon, the spoonful of sugar to help the medicine—in this case ranching gone awry—go down.
    Alex Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026
  • The budget earmarks most grant money for a new purpose and caps how much NC IOLTA can dole out each year based on when the funds were collected.
    Nick Sullivan July 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • For someone trying to pull that off on a Tuesday night, having the ingredients already portioned and waiting in the freezer is the difference between cooking and ordering takeout.
    Ascend Agency, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026
  • Batch-Prep Protein Snacks on Sunday Pre-portioning snacks over the weekend ensures high-protein fuel is always within reach during hectic workdays.
    Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 17 June 2026
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“Divvy (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divvy%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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