as in devotes
to keep or intend for a special purpose
a young attorney who has decided to dedicate her career to helping the poor receive justice
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Recent Examples of dedicates
The Legislature should build on the success of the recent constitutional amendment, Proposition 4, approved by voters, which dedicates funding to securing Texas’ long-term water supply through infrastructure improvements and new water projects.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The layout seen in Yukon and in Wolfforth, Texas, dedicates more than 1,600 square feet to the market area alone.
—Jeff Elkins, Oklahoman, 12 Feb. 2026
During soccer season, Smith dedicates herself to the Cardinal.
—Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Santa Ana also imposes a local retail tax on cannabis, and dedicates that revenue to youth and prevention programs.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Delightfully directed by former Berkeley Rep artistic director Tony Taccone, Ming-Trent proves a joyous performer who dedicates his play to balancing out every great element for an effective solo show.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
The federal government dedicates virtually no resources to such work.
—Jasper Craven, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The plan dedicates 35% of the total funding to preserving existing state infrastructure, 19% to water and transportation projects, 16% public safety projects and 11% in affordable housing and local projects.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 16 Jan. 2026
Proposition 123 dedicates state tax revenue surplus to permanently fund affordable housing initiatives, while Proposition 130 requires the state to provide $350 million in additional funding to local law enforcement agencies.
—Mike Johnston, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The layout seen in Yukon and in Wolfforth, Texas, dedicates more than 1,600 square feet to the market area alone.
—Jeff Elkins, Oklahoman, 12 Feb. 2026
During soccer season, Smith dedicates herself to the Cardinal.
—Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Santa Ana also imposes a local retail tax on cannabis, and dedicates that revenue to youth and prevention programs.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Delightfully directed by former Berkeley Rep artistic director Tony Taccone, Ming-Trent proves a joyous performer who dedicates his play to balancing out every great element for an effective solo show.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
The federal government dedicates virtually no resources to such work.
—Jasper Craven, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The plan dedicates 35% of the total funding to preserving existing state infrastructure, 19% to water and transportation projects, 16% public safety projects and 11% in affordable housing and local projects.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 16 Jan. 2026
Proposition 123 dedicates state tax revenue surplus to permanently fund affordable housing initiatives, while Proposition 130 requires the state to provide $350 million in additional funding to local law enforcement agencies.
—Mike Johnston, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedicates
devotes
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Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels, the saddest novel ever written, devotes some space to the description of just such a device, the earliest example of a fictional machine capable of writing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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But the governor also devotes several pages to providing his side of the story from the 2024 search for a vice-presidential candidate, after Harris wrote a detailed account of the traditionally secretive process, which included a less-than-warm meeting with Shapiro.—
Toluse Olorunnipa,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Dedicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedicates. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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