DIVVYING (UP) Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

divvying (up)

verb

present participle of divvy (up)

as in measuring (out)

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They were pushed by the group on a Telegram channel dedicated to their activities, which include other marches and handing out Patriot Front flyers and stickers.

— Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
The most aggressive people on the walk were the various religious groups—Scientologists, Christians—handing out literature, including a million-dollar bill that promised the path to heaven.

— Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 7 July 2026

Definition of handing out

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But doling out in the realm of $30 million for three years to change leadership on the bench does not compare to these tax payments.

— Fred Katz, New York Times, 26 June 2026
More than 1,000 Amazon shoppers snapped up the pants in the past month alone, doling out hundreds of five-star ratings in the process.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026

Definition of doling out

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Once again, the Braves fell to the Mets in a thriller, this time splitting the series.

— Fisher Isbell, AJC.com, 7 July 2026
Bill Kober, of Suffolk, England, does at least 40 pushups every day, splitting them between 20 in the morning and another 20 in the evening, according to the BBC.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

Definition of splitting

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The main loft, meanwhile, has a dividing wall for privacy and contains a double bed and some more storage.

— Adam Williams July 07, New Atlas, 7 July 2026
Meghan and Harry retreated from the royal spotlight in 2020, sparking global controversy and dividing opinion in Britain.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026

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