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as in relinquished
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
was in so much debt he had to give up his house and move into a cheaper apartment
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as in abandoned
to stop doing (something) permanently
I hope you won't give up playing the piano
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as in succumbed
to yield to the control or power of enemy forces
with the prospect of a renewed enemy attack, the regiment decided to simply give up
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as in indulged
to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly
even in the darkest days of her troubled marriage, she refused to give herself up to feelings of utter hopelessness
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Recent Examples of gave up
Aside from what Ballard gave up in exchange for Gardner, the timing of this deal may be just as noteworthy.
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James Boyd, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
In six-plus innings, the Japanese pitcher gave up four runs on six hits while striking out six batters and walking one.
—Wayne Sterling, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
The pickoff saved the Los Angeles Dodgers a run, as starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow walked Varsho and then gave up a single to Alejandro Kirk, but got the following two batters out to escape the jam.
—Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
One of the main questions people have asked after Prince Andrew gave up his titles and honors is what would happen to his security.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 Oct. 2025
Despite being down to their third- and fourth-string tailbacks, the Dolphins gave up a total of 140 yards on the ground.
—Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
After Demercado gave up the ball too early, Gannon is seen in the video walking by him and appearing to slap his arm — while his teammates console the TCU product.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Powell gave up alcohol during filming.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
Instead, of course, Payton’s Broncos faced Fangio’s Dolphins in Week 3, and Joseph’s defense gave up 70 points and 726 total yards.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
James Boyd, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
In six-plus innings, the Japanese pitcher gave up four runs on six hits while striking out six batters and walking one.
—Wayne Sterling, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
The pickoff saved the Los Angeles Dodgers a run, as starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow walked Varsho and then gave up a single to Alejandro Kirk, but got the following two batters out to escape the jam.
—Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
One of the main questions people have asked after Prince Andrew gave up his titles and honors is what would happen to his security.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 Oct. 2025
Despite being down to their third- and fourth-string tailbacks, the Dolphins gave up a total of 140 yards on the ground.
—Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
After Demercado gave up the ball too early, Gannon is seen in the video walking by him and appearing to slap his arm — while his teammates console the TCU product.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Powell gave up alcohol during filming.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
Instead, of course, Payton’s Broncos faced Fangio’s Dolphins in Week 3, and Joseph’s defense gave up 70 points and 726 total yards.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave up
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Georgia Tech led 17-14 before the Wolfpack’s Cody Hardy scored his second touchdown of the first half, and NC State (5-4, 2-3) never relinquished the lead from there.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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His ex-wife reverted to her maiden name earlier this month when Andrew relinquished the use of his royal titles, including Duke of York.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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As a result, the team abandoned the practice for the next two and a half seasons.—
Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Wayne’s car was seen abandoned in Aurora’s Hoffman Heights neighborhood the next day, on June 15, 1986, but police did not link the car to Wayne until it was towed away two weeks later, an Aurora cold case investigator wrote in the affidavit.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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After occupying Sinai, Britain and France succumbed to international pressure and withdrew their forces from Egypt in November.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Hornets succumbed to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 122-105, upping their losing streak to three games on the heels of a trio of spirited outings to begin the 2025-26 campaign.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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Here in the heart of the Alps, Rosita, who passed away in January, fully indulged her passion for mushrooms and foraging.—
Laura May Todd,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
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Aztecs speared and ate them, and Catholic monks indulged on the aquatic delicacies on days they weren’t allowed to eat red meat.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
9 Sep. 2025
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If the vehicle transfers ownership, the plate needs to be surrendered to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Nov. 2025
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Dudinha gave the Wave a one-score lead in the first half before the club surrendered a pair of goals to fall, 2-1.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Others have quit or decided to take retirement during the shutdown, increasing the strain on the industry which already had a severe shortage of traffic controllers.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Neither side wanted Davie to quit, but that is where the BBC has ended up.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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Majumdar’s characters’ choices would carry greater weight if the conditions constraining them were rendered with equal depth.—
Tope Folarin,
The Atlantic,
8 Nov. 2025
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However, the on-screen star rendered her bob era no more shortly after the film wrapped.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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The company had discontinued the print edition of Teen Vogue in 2017.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Brown-Forman acquired the brand in 1936 from Selected Kentucky Distillers and discontinued it in 1968.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Gave up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave%20up. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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