part with

verb

parted with; parting with; parts with
Synonyms of part withnext
: to give up possession or control of (something)
He hated to part with that old car.

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All day long, my feed serves up a parade of pretty platforms and squishy sandals, beckoning me to part with my savings. — Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 31 July 2026 Plum continues to be rumored as a trade target for the Valkyries, although ESPN, citing an unnamed source, reported on Thursday that Golden State is hesitant to part with rotation players in exchange for the 31-year-old Sparks star. — Darren Sabedra, Mercury News, 31 July 2026 Contending teams often part with depth or top prospects — two things both the A’s and Giants, as sellers, will likely be looking for in their potential deals — in exchange for immediate help. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026 But if none of those clubs is willing to part with the talent the Tigers want for Skubal, and the Yankees are preoccupied with other needs, the Dodgers could emerge as the most viable suitor — in effect, the last team standing. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for part with

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“Part with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/part%20with. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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