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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
That’s easier said than done, especially when organizations are devoting far more resources to AI tools than to helping employees adapt to them.
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Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 15 June 2026
In devoting such deep focus, Hockney, who died Thursday at the age of 88, restored something that had been lost in that original image.
—Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
The famous star of stage and screen was an outspoken opponent of fascism before World War II, devoting his time and money to relief groups aiding victims of Nazi Germany.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
That meant last summer devoting resources to improving the Hurricane Harbor water park, which Lawrence says specifically attracts families and grandparents.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The Man-At-Arms, also known as Duncan, serves as He-Man's mentor and father figure in the film, devoting his time to He-Man.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
After devoting the offseason and spring training to improving his mechanics and approach, Rincon has looked like a different player.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 2 June 2026
This has Americans devoting a greater share of their paycheck to gas.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 29 May 2026
Smith receives limited federal grants, but battling the Education Department requires expending time, attention and money to a lawsuit rather than devoting those resources to student education.
—Marie-Amelie George, The Conversation, 28 May 2026
Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 15 June 2026
In devoting such deep focus, Hockney, who died Thursday at the age of 88, restored something that had been lost in that original image.
—Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
The famous star of stage and screen was an outspoken opponent of fascism before World War II, devoting his time and money to relief groups aiding victims of Nazi Germany.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
That meant last summer devoting resources to improving the Hurricane Harbor water park, which Lawrence says specifically attracts families and grandparents.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The Man-At-Arms, also known as Duncan, serves as He-Man's mentor and father figure in the film, devoting his time to He-Man.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
After devoting the offseason and spring training to improving his mechanics and approach, Rincon has looked like a different player.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 2 June 2026
This has Americans devoting a greater share of their paycheck to gas.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 29 May 2026
Smith receives limited federal grants, but battling the Education Department requires expending time, attention and money to a lawsuit rather than devoting those resources to student education.
—Marie-Amelie George, The Conversation, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devoting
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Shawna Anderson, the San Dieguito River Park Joint Powers Authority executive director, recently announced her retirement after dedicating 26 years to helping to protect and preserve the valuable open space corridor that stretches from the beach in Del Mar to Volcan Mountain in Julian.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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The Phillies acknowledged Castellanos on Tuesday night by dedicating a between-innings promotional segment sponsored by Chick-fil-A to show highlights of the right fielder’s sliding catches during the 2022 postseason.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Removing small amounts frequently and applying de-icing substances promptly are effective preventive measures.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Dec. 2025
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Estimate your 2026 income as close as possible Applicants will provide an estimate of their 2026 gross income when applying for coverage through the marketplace, Marshalek said.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Local groups Sin Tope and Making Movies performed on the festival’s main stage, giving fans a chance to decompress and have some fun, rather than stressing about their favorite team.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Towards the end of Thursday night’s episode, voice-over narrator Iain Stirling revealed that because the app crashed, the recoupling was moved to Friday night, hopefully giving the first Aftersun episode plenty to discuss.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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But the coalition doesn’t have the money on hand yet to feel comfortable committing to paying it back.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
7 July 2025
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Strength is acknowledging pain, asking for help and committing to recovery.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
6 July 2025
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New opportunities in recycling and other circular solutions are expanding the toolkit for addressing critical minerals supply challenges.—
Jared Cohen,
Time,
15 June 2026
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The event is Canada’s largest TV gathering, with today’s keynotes including CRTC’s Vicky Eatrides addressing plans to reform the country’s television tax break system and Netflix’s Jinny Howe delivering a keynote.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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“Devoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoting. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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