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as in dedicating
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 applying
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 devoting
Firm research shows mom-and-pop investors are typically devoting only a small portion of their overall portfolios to these speculative plays, while keeping most of their money in more traditional investments.
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Yun Li,kate Rooney,alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
The state is devoting $50 million in federal grant funding this year to cancer screening, prevention and treatment.
—Virginia Barreda, Des Moines Register, 22 Jan. 2026
No one had meant more to Miami during the past three years, devoting themselves to painstakingly lifting a program plump with the phantasm of a reign long past.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
Then there is the steady stream of profiles on tech billionaires joylessly devoting themselves to maximizing their lifespan.
—CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
From the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal to CNN and even Fox News, nearly all the country’s major newsrooms are in the thrall of this vision of politics, devoting untold amounts of energy to technocratic commentary and polling.
—Jason Blakely, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The state is committing to devoting mental health resources to help everyone affected by the shooting, McKee told reporters.
—Sophie Comeau, NBC news, 15 Dec. 2025
For the Soviets, however, generating such high military spending required devoting a huge share of the economy (as much as 14 percent of GDP) to defense, which ultimately proved unsustainable.
—Jennifer Lind, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2025
Two of those were geared toward devoting more resources to defending the run.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
Yun Li,kate Rooney,alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
The state is devoting $50 million in federal grant funding this year to cancer screening, prevention and treatment.
—Virginia Barreda, Des Moines Register, 22 Jan. 2026
No one had meant more to Miami during the past three years, devoting themselves to painstakingly lifting a program plump with the phantasm of a reign long past.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
Then there is the steady stream of profiles on tech billionaires joylessly devoting themselves to maximizing their lifespan.
—CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
From the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal to CNN and even Fox News, nearly all the country’s major newsrooms are in the thrall of this vision of politics, devoting untold amounts of energy to technocratic commentary and polling.
—Jason Blakely, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The state is committing to devoting mental health resources to help everyone affected by the shooting, McKee told reporters.
—Sophie Comeau, NBC news, 15 Dec. 2025
For the Soviets, however, generating such high military spending required devoting a huge share of the economy (as much as 14 percent of GDP) to defense, which ultimately proved unsustainable.
—Jennifer Lind, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2025
Two of those were geared toward devoting more resources to defending the run.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devoting
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Later in the episode, Weekend Update fared much better, dedicating a solid five minutes at the top of the segment to the biggest Trump goings-on of the week (a Kristi Noem dog joke is never amiss).—
Charu Sinha,
Vulture,
1 Feb. 2026
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He was ordained in the 1980s as a minister in the Church of God in Christ, dedicating himself to preaching and evangelism.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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According to Isaks, some gamblers will try to handicap these bets, applying some sort of statistical analysis to find an edge.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
6 Feb. 2026
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The brand is applying its expertise in sportswear materials to key apparel and footwear pieces, including Terrex Xperior Loose Fill hooded jackets, Frehiker 2 Gore-Tex Climawarm+ hiking shoes, and a jacket featuring innovative Primeknit construction.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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This research marks the first time scientists have identified the specific amino acids — arginine and tyrosine — that act as molecular glue, giving spider silk its legendary properties.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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There are also giant granite boulders dotting the shore, giving it a decidedly remote, rugged feel.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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After that, go bigger with a year-long no-buy challenge, committing to only essential purchases for an entire year.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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Rather than committing to large surfaces, use animal print selectively.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
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Not long ago, California took a baby step toward addressing this rampant decay.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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These two behaviors suggest that dolphins are capable of addressing or labeling specific individuals.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Devoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoting. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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