dedicated
adjective
ded·i·cat·ed
ˈde-di-ˌkā-təd 
also ˈde-ˌdē-
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: given over to a particular purpose
a dedicated web server
The fees would be put into a dedicated fund for rebates that go directly to households and employers …—
Tim Brennan and Marc Breslow
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dedicatedly
adverb
Synonyms of dedicated
Examples of dedicated in a Sentence
a dedicated follower of the television show who wouldn't dream of missing an episode
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Connecticut made eight consecutive appearances in the WNBA Playoffs from 2017-24, including two runs to the Finals, but the team began to fall behind in its investment over the last three years as dedicated practice facilities and elevated player amenities became standard.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2026
The building underwent a multiyear renovation completed in 2019 that added a dedicated visitor entrance, expanded exhibits about its construction and cultural legacy, and reconfigured observation areas to improve visitor flow.
—Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
The company ended Instant Checkout, a tool that let users check out directly from ChatGPT, in favor of working with retailers to create dedicated apps in its chatbot.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 13 May 2026
The resort also has adult-only areas for parents to kick back at, while the kids hang out at the dedicated kids' and teen club.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2026
The building underwent a multiyear renovation completed in 2019 that added a dedicated visitor entrance, expanded exhibits about its construction and cultural legacy, and reconfigured observation areas to improve visitor flow.
—Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
The company ended Instant Checkout, a tool that let users check out directly from ChatGPT, in favor of working with retailers to create dedicated apps in its chatbot.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 13 May 2026
The resort also has adult-only areas for parents to kick back at, while the kids hang out at the dedicated kids' and teen club.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for dedicated
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“Dedicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dedicated. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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