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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
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.
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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
The long-time runner is discussing his new book, The Running Ground, which only devotes a few pages to his journalistic career.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Dec. 2025
Although the bulk of their cases are for animals that already have a home, the nonprofit also devotes resources to tackling feral cat colonies, including trapping felines, administering vaccines and treating medical problems.
—Magali Gauthier, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
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
The long-time runner is discussing his new book, The Running Ground, which only devotes a few pages to his journalistic career.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Dec. 2025
Although the bulk of their cases are for animals that already have a home, the nonprofit also devotes resources to tackling feral cat colonies, including trapping felines, administering vaccines and treating medical problems.
—Magali Gauthier, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotes
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The federal government dedicates virtually no resources to such work.—
Jasper Craven,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The plan dedicates 35% of the total funding to preserving existing state infrastructure, 19% to water and transportation projects, 16% public safety projects and 11% in affordable housing and local projects.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
16 Jan. 2026
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The designation only applies to the sign, not the attached building, which houses Americana Pizza.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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The ideal model securely streams biometric data into clinical systems, applies advanced analytics within provider workflows and translates insights into coordinated care delivery across pharmacies, community services and home support.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Directly across from the hotel, guests can walk to a lift that gives them immediate access to Andermatt’s 112 miles of slopes—enough to keep you fully immersed in the winter wonderland for days on end.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Align with what actually uplevels you, not what confirms bias, is rage bait, or just gives a dopamine hit.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Devotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotes. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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