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verb

past tense of devote

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Recent Examples of devoted
Adjective
Thanks to a killer soundtrack, campy humor, and a devoted cult following, Rocky Horror is still a mainstay of midnight movie culture. ArsTechnica, 16 Aug. 2025 To treat devoted fans of the comfy shoes, Cariuma launched a secret end-of-season sale on nearly everything across the site, including styles previously spotted on stars. Rylee Johnston, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
His activist streak both online and in the halls of the agency’s L Street headquarters has alarmed those who’ve devoted their lives to studying the FCC. Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025 This order was not only severe in its scope but alarmingly rushed in its execution and callous in its treatment of service members who have devoted their lives to protecting our nation. Carlos Del Toro, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for devoted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devoted
Adjective
  • Cognitive generosity is all about making the choice to interpret your partner’s intentions, behaviors and words in the most generous and loving light possible.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
  • Thank you to all the beautiful loving and supportive fans out there for honoring him.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Eric, Anna's fiancé, is an extremely loyal and dedicated father to his daughter Lily.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Her ability to tap into cultural moments, partner with like-minded brands, and foster a loyal online community has made her brand a standout in the competitive world of digital commerce.
    Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Over a one-week period, a concrete solution was applied to fill the hole until the leak stopped.
    Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • But a prevailing question is whether the administration has raced to act, made mistakes and later applied new narratives and legal justifications to specific deportation cases challenged in the news and in the courts.
    Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Finn is her brave, affectionate brother who keeps her safe.
    Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
  • TikTokers were quick to react and expressed similar affectionate experiences with their poodles.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Exciting developments are on the horizon, but no matter how ebikes evolve, one rule remains steadfast: Buy a bike from a manufacturer that offers good customer support.
    Stephanie Pearson, Wired News, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Jones has remained steadfast in his praise of Parsons after his trade request.
    Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Earlier this month, China’s top officials committed at a key economic agenda-setting meeting to dial up monetary easing efforts, including lowering interest rates to support the ailing economy.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Initially, he had been committed to FAU.
    Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Chicharito also benefitted from his market placement in LA, in his case mainly due to the proximity to an adoring Mexican fanbase throughout Southern California.
    Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
  • In some cases, like his calls to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, Mr. Trump has promised changes that many of his most adoring fans in Europe have stopped well short of.
    Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • But the staunch Catholic wouldn’t take his own life, his mother said.
    Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2025
  • But if Postecoglou is a staunch ideologue, Frank is a proud pragmatist.
    Elias Burke, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025

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“Devoted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoted. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.

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