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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
These days, those same thinkers describe their object of study as Unidentified Aerial Phenomena—and universities, governmental agencies, and independent groups are devoting serious resources to finally getting to the bottom of whether extraterrestrials really are out there.
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Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 19 June 2026
But to avoid being stretched too much, defined as devoting more than 30% of their pay to housing, their income should be closer to $250,000.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 17 June 2026
That’s easier said than done, especially when organizations are devoting far more resources to AI tools than to helping employees adapt to them.
—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
Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 19 June 2026
But to avoid being stretched too much, defined as devoting more than 30% of their pay to housing, their income should be closer to $250,000.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 17 June 2026
That’s easier said than done, especially when organizations are devoting far more resources to AI tools than to helping employees adapt to them.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devoting
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Volunteers dedicating their weekends to coaching T-ball or directing the church choir or mentoring a child.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Don’t be fooled by the small entryway; the position of the building lends itself to dedicating the floors above the lobby to the real scenery.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The lawyer of the future may increasingly resemble an architect, physician, or strategic advisor whose value lies not in generating work product but in validating, interpreting, and applying expertise.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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But when a friend who turned 15 started applying for work, Njea had to be honest.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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The inventory risk is real, but oil bulls are giving the problem too much weight, Dwivedi argues.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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An orphaned owl at a rescue center in New York has adopted the role of a foster parent, nursing two orphaned baby owlets and giving them parental love.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Rhyne Howard led the way with 24 points on 4-of-10 shooting from three, while Allisha Gray added 22, Naz Hillmon chipped in 19 and Jordin Canada finished with 12 points and a game-high 12 assists without committing a single turnover.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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The simple design has clean lines for a casual style, plus two side pockets to keep your essentials close without committing to the usual cargo look.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Steve Starner, chief executive officer of Continuous Composites, said the company is focused on addressing manufacturing challenges involving high-performance and high-temperature materials.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
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After both letters were sent, Savannah Guthrie made a post on Instagram addressing her mother’s kidnappers.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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“Devoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoting. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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