as in devoting
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 dedicating
So dedicating the space entirely to TV-watching is doing it a disservice, says Lindsey Walsh of Lindsey Walsh Interiors.
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Madeline Bilis,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
John Sotter has spent decades doing exactly that, dedicating his professional life to the mission of improving floor safety and reducing the risk of injuries that can alter lives in an instant.
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Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Those are the two areas López would be best off dedicating all his time and energy to over the next two years.
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
For traditional art institutions, dedicating gallery space to sports photography is an unconventional.
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La'tasha Givens,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Moll recorded several singles in the 1960s and acted steadily through 1970 in films made in Italy, France and Germany before dedicating herself to photography.
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Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
Last year, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that thieves had pried off a bronze plaque dedicating the building to the history of philadelphia from its main entrance.
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Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Don’t be fooled by the small entryway; the position of the building lends itself to dedicating the floors above the lobby to the real scenery.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
These exercises included marching in place, stair step-ups, and fast bodyweight squats, all of which could be performed at home with no equipment and without dedicating a large block of time.
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Jennifer Klump,
Verywell Health,
12 June 2026
Madeline Bilis,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
John Sotter has spent decades doing exactly that, dedicating his professional life to the mission of improving floor safety and reducing the risk of injuries that can alter lives in an instant.
—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Those are the two areas López would be best off dedicating all his time and energy to over the next two years.
—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
For traditional art institutions, dedicating gallery space to sports photography is an unconventional.
—
La'tasha Givens,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Moll recorded several singles in the 1960s and acted steadily through 1970 in films made in Italy, France and Germany before dedicating herself to photography.
—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
Last year, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that thieves had pried off a bronze plaque dedicating the building to the history of philadelphia from its main entrance.
—
Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Don’t be fooled by the small entryway; the position of the building lends itself to dedicating the floors above the lobby to the real scenery.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
These exercises included marching in place, stair step-ups, and fast bodyweight squats, all of which could be performed at home with no equipment and without dedicating a large block of time.
—
Jennifer Klump,
Verywell Health,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedicating
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These days, those same thinkers describe their object of study as Unidentified Aerial Phenomena—and universities, governmental agencies, and independent groups are devoting serious resources to finally getting to the bottom of whether extraterrestrials really are out there.
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But to avoid being stretched too much, defined as devoting more than 30% of their pay to housing, their income should be closer to $250,000.
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The renowned, often feared lawyer dedicated years of pro-bono time to saving emerging designers from their troubles and steering their careers upward.
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So in addition to saving this place, everyone on Team Bear now has to try to earn a Michelin star on a night when they may be least equipped to do their best work.
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“Dedicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedicating. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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