1
as in to stop
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
his wife suggested that he give over working such long hours if it was making him so unhappy
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2
as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
gave over his entire savings to an investor
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Recent Examples of give over
Baldoni has alleged that Lively used nearly any and all means to pressure him into giving over creative control of the film, including leveraging Swift’s status as one of the most famous people on Earth.
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Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
There will also be a session given over to the international success of the ever-popular comedy series Ghosts.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
The survey then looked at the number of saunas and wellness locations— including spas, hammams, health clubs, yoga studios, Arab baths, Roman baths, thermal spas and hair and nail salons—the number of parks and nature locations, and the total area given over to beaches, lakes and rivers.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
There’s really this enormous idea of giving over control to machines that a lot of people are just uneasy about.
—John Werner, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
There will also be a session given over to the international success of the ever-popular comedy series Ghosts.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
The survey then looked at the number of saunas and wellness locations— including spas, hammams, health clubs, yoga studios, Arab baths, Roman baths, thermal spas and hair and nail salons—the number of parks and nature locations, and the total area given over to beaches, lakes and rivers.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
There’s really this enormous idea of giving over control to machines that a lot of people are just uneasy about.
—John Werner, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give over
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On September 2, Border Force officers had stopped two women at London Stansted Airport.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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When the car stopped at a train crossing near Samuels Avenue and Northeast 23rd Street, Castilleja removed a folding knife from his sweatshirt pocket and stabbed his father once in the right side of the neck, according to the affidavit.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 June 2025
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In one case, the person had left the state overnight.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
10 June 2025
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After Naomi’s birth, Parker-Tyus returned with some of her strongest stats—even after a tough pregnancy that left her weak and sick.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
10 June 2025
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Trump signed an order May 2 directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to cease funding NPR and PBS.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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The company has ceased production and distribution of the products as FDA and the company continue their investigation to correct the issue with the manufacturer.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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The Pittsburgh Pirates won both games, 2-1 and 5-1. 1963 — Playing the first Sunday night game in major league history because of excessive heat during the day, the Houston Colt .45s handed the San Francisco Giants their seventh straight loss in Houston, 3-0.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Lamar, who is the night’s most nominated act, was handed a slew of additional trophies by host Kevin Hart, though the particulars of the awards were not named.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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The growing conflict between Israel and Iran is testing Trump who ran on a promise to quickly end the brutal wars in Gaza and Ukraine and build a foreign policy that more broadly favors steering clear of foreign conflicts.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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Then, the knives failed him — another hot streak ended by a frigid stretch.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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This team has given me the opportunity to be reborn as a footballer and as a person.—
David Ferrini,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Mason came to our dressing room and gave Lee his shirt and had a few kind words with him.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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In fact, a 2019 Aflac survey of over 1,600 American adults found that 53% reported halting use of company products because of disliking a company’s stance on an issue.—
Lauren Howe,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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However, a federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., temporarily halted the federal trade court's decision, for now reinstating the levies imposed by the president under an emergency powers law.—
Joe Enoch,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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The provision outlines regulatory definitions and sets new rates related to making and transferring silencers.—
Morgan Kromer,
The Washington Examiner,
5 June 2025
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Trump has proposed transferring the department's responsibilities to other agencies.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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“Give over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20over. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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