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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
Illinois devotes significant resources to recruiting overseas to bring in their large international contingent — including Croatian twin centers Tomislav and Zvonimir Ivišić and freshman forward David Mirković.
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Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
McGrath devotes a whole chapter to lunch.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
McGrath devotes a whole chapter to lunch.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotes
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The deal also dedicates 5% to Brea senior programs each year.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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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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This also applies to bedding—trading a heavy winter-time duvet for one with a lighter material like a linen or cotton percale can be a nice refresh.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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The iconic Redbird — a name that applies to a paint scheme that’s adorned multiple classes of subway cars — began as an anti-graffiti effort in 1984.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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This kit gives you the tools to protect yourself and your loved ones — especially vulnerable groups like children, older adults, and those with chronic conditions.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those are two key factors courts weigh in issuing TROs, after which a judge gives a fuller consideration as the legal process plays out.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Devotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotes. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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