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as in dedicates
to keep or intend for a special purpose
I conscientiously devote several hours every weekend to playing with my dog
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as in applies
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
planning a diplomatic career, she's been intensely devoting herself to the study of foreign languages in college
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Recent Examples of devotes
The show devotes significant time to the three consultants’ past hardships as well as their ongoing bond, and that’s crystallized in a moving segment about Alexander’s harrowing recovery after a devastating stroke in 2022.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 2026
The center console devotes an inordinate amount of space to side-by-side wireless phone chargers.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
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, 21 Jan. 2026
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
So the book devotes an entire chapter to the topic.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 12 Jan. 2026
So prevalent is memorabilia fraud that the United States Postal Inspectors Service devotes an entire page on its website educating consumers how to protect themselves.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
My husband devotes many hours to baking all the desserts, shopping for food and drinks, and lavishly decorating the house.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
California devotes $108 billion annually to health and human services, supplemented by $124 billion in federal funding.
—Joshua Rauh, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 2026
The center console devotes an inordinate amount of space to side-by-side wireless phone chargers.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
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, 21 Jan. 2026
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
So the book devotes an entire chapter to the topic.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 12 Jan. 2026
So prevalent is memorabilia fraud that the United States Postal Inspectors Service devotes an entire page on its website educating consumers how to protect themselves.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
My husband devotes many hours to baking all the desserts, shopping for food and drinks, and lavishly decorating the house.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
California devotes $108 billion annually to health and human services, supplemented by $124 billion in federal funding.
—Joshua Rauh, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotes
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Rather than pursuing fleeting trends, the brand dedicates itself to crafting chic, timeless pieces.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Barnes & Noble is one of the few remaining chain retailers that still dedicates in-store space to physical media items.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The statute also applies to inheritance under a will, trust and certain other financial policies.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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The titular condition, which describes someone whose irises are fully or partially different colors, reportedly applies to Hevia Baillères.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Live Nation’s access to Ticketmaster data gives it a lot of competitive advantages with projecting pricing, which could now include shows that are not its own.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Local original artwork from contemporary Mexican artists lines the walls, custom furniture gives the spaces a stylish touch, and there’s a library with an honor bar that overlooks the peaceful (and oh-so-green) Parque Lincoln.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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