Definition of dedicatednext

dedicated

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verb

past tense of dedicate

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Recent Examples of dedicated
Adjective
Despite initial concerns about adding aesthetic treatments to the programs, the clinic now features a dedicated area with modern equipment for skin firming and revitalization, boosting self-confidence. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026 Susan Thurmond O’Neal has been a dedicated volunteer with the Visual Effects Society for more than two decades and has served on the global Board of Directors since 2010, including multiple terms on the Executive Committee. Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 July 2026
Verb
Pedersen dedicated the win to team manager Luca Guercilena, controversially forced out of Lidl-Trek after Andy Schleck’s promotion to CEO. Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 7 July 2026 After surviving a career-ending stroke, the former officer founded The Wounded Blue, the nation's only nonprofit dedicated exclusively to injured and disabled law enforcement officers. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dedicated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedicated
Adjective
  • Capron, who starred as Greg Heffley’s loyal best friend in the adaptation of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, became a breakout child actor thanks to the franchise.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
  • According to a study by SiriusXM Media, podcast listeners tend to be loyal to their favorite hosts.
    Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • If the Declaration announced a legal theory of legitimate government, Wilson devoted much of the remainder of his career to explaining what that theory meant.
    Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Other club sources, however, said Mendoza devoted a lot of energy to making sure Lindor and Soto were on the same page.
    Will Sammon, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Adjective
  • To his supporters, Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the steadfast, fearless leader who transcended mere politics and inspired devotion.
    Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Each project generated steadfast opposition from the city's neighborhoods, calling into question how the city should regulate the advanced technology centers.
    Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026
Adjective
  • Lithuania, which borders the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, has been one of Ukraine's staunchest allies during Russian President Vladimir Putin's more than four-year conflict with Kyiv, providing extensive military equipment and financial support.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • Margo, a staunch Conservative neighbor of the couple, was disapproving of the pair’s decisions, and Keith’s performance would win her the 1977 BAFTA TV Award for best light entertainment.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026
Adjective
  • The damage was enough to shake the belief of even the most faithful.
    Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Clicking on each one brings up a capsule biography and a semi-faithful version of an authentic portrait; the effect is as if the user were turning off a George Washington face filter.
    Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Adjective
  • Candace Cameron Bure Candace Cameron Bure, who is a devout Christian, often combines expressions of faith with messages celebrating America.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • But after more than eight years of devout civil service, Jonas lost that fulfilling federal job.
    Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Adjective
  • This underscores how Apple's control over its devices, from hardware to software, limits true ownership and poses challenges for long-term digital preservation.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • If religion is corrupted by breaking down the wall of separation, much the same is true of the state.
    Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

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“Dedicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedicated. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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