1
as in dedicating
to keep or intend for a special purpose
a philanthropist who consecrated his considerable fortune to an array of charitable causes
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as in blessing
to make holy through prayers or ritual
plans to consecrate the altar in the new church with great ceremony
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Recent Examples of consecrating
Rob practiced celebrating the Mass by draping a sheet over an ironing board in the basement and consecrating Necco wafers.
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Paul Elie, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Paul Elie, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consecrating
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To expand that impact, RetrievAir is launching its Second Chance Seats program, dedicating two seats on every flight to help transport rescue pups.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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Younger investors are often better served keeping gold exposure, if any, as a small allocation within a broader portfolio rather than dedicating an entire IRA to it.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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When the Chaldean Iraqi American Association of Michigan bought the club years ago, a rabbi from Temple Israel was among the first to welcome them to the neighborhood, even blessing the facility for them.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Sweet Venus begins blessing your foundation zone today, reminding you of all the thoughtful tweaks that could make your space feel calmer and more welcoming.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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For parents, devoting one-on-one time to children who are not in crisis, acknowledging their experiences, and validating their feelings without trying to fix them can make an enormous difference.—
Debra Manetta,
STAT,
26 Feb. 2026
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There are still young people out there who are devoting themselves to the craft.—
Outside,
Outside,
23 Feb. 2026
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For King, defending a people did not mean sanctifying a state.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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An overexposed photo shows Miralba from the torso up, looking into a white sky, with a ray of light almost sanctifying her face.—
Camila Osorio,
New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2026
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Rising commodity prices and disruptions to global supply chains sparked by the war in Iran threatened the delivery of life-saving aid, the UN argued.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Global Entry allows preapproved, low-risk travelers to use expedited kiosks -- for a fee -- when entering the United States from abroad, saving them time at airports and other ports of entry.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Consecrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consecrating. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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