dedicating

present participle of dedicate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of dedicating Instead, graduates can gradually shift their focus by dedicating some time to their original career path and some time to exploring other opportunities. Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 28 July 2026 Podcast audiences are exceptionally engaged, dedicating about seven hours weekly, and exhibit high trust in hosts—far surpassing other influencers. Chelsea Tobin, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Flexible payload options Instead of dedicating Thunder to a single role, Anduril built the aircraft around interchangeable payload bays. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026 After six years of dedicating ourselves to sleep—testing, reviewing, and cataloging our favorite picks for the annual Sleep Week—our shopping editors know a thing or two about curating a bedroom vibe. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026 After spending the offseason dedicating himself to succeeding in the weight room, a visibly stronger Richard was an impassable brick wall against the summer league guards. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 17 July 2026 The spa The property emphasizes wellness, dedicating floors 19 and 20 to a full-service spa, including a steam room within the locker rooms, and a state-of-the-art fitness center with a studio for classes throughout the week. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 Orange County has significantly increased its investment in homelessness and human services in recent years, including dedicating more than $56 million in the FY 2024-25 budget to homelessness, mental health, healthcare, and housing. Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026 Having dedicating corporate family reading time helps add meaning and joy to the activity. Sarah Scott, Parents, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedicating
Verb
  • Meanwhile, police departments struggling with staffing shortages and budget cuts have stopped devoting resources to sweeping users and dealers off the streets or out of parks and playgrounds.
    Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
  • Commentary on balancing internal compute allocations with devoting resources to rent externally will also be notable, given Microsoft continues to invest in Copilot and its first-party AI models.
    Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • View gallery - 12 images Rather than attempting to squeeze in multiple bedrooms or tons of storage, the Luna Nook keeps things simple with a space-saving design to make its modest footprint feel pleasant to spend time in.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Build in a genuine controls assessment on a regular cycle, and keep frequent, informal touchpoints with your external auditor rather than saving every question for the end of the year.
    Marc Blythe, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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“Dedicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedicating. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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