Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave over (to)
Verb
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The ad, which Ford ran on TV during the World Series, used genuine but rearranged lines from a speech Reagan gave in 1987 while president.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
1 Nov. 2025 -
Unfortunately, his progress came to a halt while battling Andrea Kimi Antonelli for P5, when the brakes on his Ferrari gave in.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As of Friday, more than 200 questions had been submitted, with the deadline set for noon.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Ryder was submitted in the lead category the previous two seasons.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Her accessories truly made the look, including a pair of crystal drop earrings, bowed stilettos, and a velvet bag, which perfectly matched Prince Harry’s velvety tux.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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Other companies bowed to growing pressure; two of America’s professional sports teams rebranded.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Gave over (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave%20over%20%28to%29. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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