Definition of dedicatednext

dedicated

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verb

past tense of dedicate

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Recent Examples of dedicated
Adjective
Engaging lectures are also on the cards, with dedicated Egyptologists on every sailing. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026 Thankfully, dedicated investigators stopped what could have become another tragedy. Mitchell Silber, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
Walmart heir Lukas Walton has dedicated his family office, Builders Vision, to advancing environmentalist and sustainability efforts through investing and philanthropy. Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026 His family foundation, one of the Bay Area’s largest, has dedicated more than $1 billion to nonprofits and advocacy groups in the region since 2020, according to a Bloomberg calculation based on public documents. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dedicated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedicated
Adjective
  • Founders who focus exclusively on maximizing price may overlook the factors that determine whether employees thrive, customers remain loyal and the business continues to grow after the transaction closes.
    Amit Jain, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Progressive streamer Hasan Piker has amassed millions of followers on social media for his daily live streams, which often last up to eight hours, giving him the unique ability to connect Democratic candidates with his loyal following.
    Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Martin Halliwell is a Partner at NewSpace Capital, one of the world's first private equity firms devoted exclusively to growth-stage companies working in the space technology sector.
    Martin Halliwell, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Last year the Norwegian podcast The Burning of the Midnight Amp devoted an episode to Whomp That Sucker.
    Al Shipley, SPIN, 31 July 2026
Adjective
  • And many on Wall Street remain steadfast in their belief that this cycle won’t be any different.
    Ryan Vlastelica, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Herrera proactively trains staff for potential immigration enforcement, creating vital protocols due to a lack of external business guidance, embodying a steadfast commitment to protecting its community.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • In neighboring Michigan, Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, a staunch progressive, has faced questions about his past support for defunding the police.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • Wicks is also generally a staunch vote for environmental protections, with her voting record notching a lifetime score of 95% on the California Environmental Voters ranking system.
    Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Adjective
  • According to historians, people in the ancient world argued over where Odysseus’ journeys took him and whether his wife, Penelope, was faithful.
    John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • So to have an actual articulated toy, and one that looks incredibly faithful to the original design from the manga, is genuinely wonderful.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • As a devout Mormon, Steven's unexplained proximity to Las Vegas and a series of mysterious road trips point to unexpected secrets.
    Eileen Murphy, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Over the decades, the principessa cake in particular has cultivated a devout — and fashionable — following.
    Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Instead, the shoreline is made up of rocky outcroppings, making the pools—and the views—the true focal point.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Thankfully for Chad Gable, his loss came in the match of the year in 2026, and this led to a babyface redemption tour with Chad Gable playing his true self as opposed to a heel luchador.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Dedicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedicated. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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