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as in to relinquish
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 to abandon
to stop doing (something) permanently
I hope you won't give up playing the piano
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as in to succumb
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 to indulge
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 give up
But becoming part of a couple meant giving up a part of himself, and when the relationship ended, Reubens made two decisions: to hide his sexuality and to forgo future romantic relationships.
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Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 22 May 2025
Marquez pitched seven innings, giving up two runs (one earned) on four hits.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 22 May 2025
Spinning off the games division, however, doesn’t mean Niantic is giving up the firehose, the company said.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Listen to this article ROUNDUP Baseball Shea Cote struck out six and gave up one run over five and two-thirds innings pitched, while Jacob Getchell went 2-for-3 with two RBI as Whitman-Hanson (12-7) defeated New Bedford 6-3 in a nonleague matchup.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 22 May 2025
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Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 22 May 2025
Marquez pitched seven innings, giving up two runs (one earned) on four hits.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 22 May 2025
Spinning off the games division, however, doesn’t mean Niantic is giving up the firehose, the company said.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Listen to this article ROUNDUP Baseball Shea Cote struck out six and gave up one run over five and two-thirds innings pitched, while Jacob Getchell went 2-for-3 with two RBI as Whitman-Hanson (12-7) defeated New Bedford 6-3 in a nonleague matchup.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give up
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In the end, Piastri was forced to relinquish second place too as his teammate Lando Norris swept past him on newer, faster tires once all the cars had bunched up at the end of the race behind the safety car.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
18 May 2025
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There are any number of reasons why owners may choose to relinquish a pet.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
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When Lollapalooza first announced that Olivia and Sabrina Carpenter were headlining this summer (along with Tyler, the Creator and Rüfüs Du Soul), with Abrams also in a top slot, there was the predictable gnashing of teeth that Lollapalooza is abandoning its precious rock heritage.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2025
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President mulls joining Russia-Ukraine peace talks, expects ceasefire With Russian forces now in control of close to a fifth of Ukraine, Putin has held fast to his longstanding demands for Kyiv to cede territory, abandon its NATO membership ambitions and become a neutral country.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Test cricket’s older generation is succumbing to Father Time.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Quickly: In Oklahoma City, the Timberwolves succumbed to a masterclass in Thunderology, in which the young juggernauts fell behind early, rebounded, played incessant defense and saw Shai Gilgeous-Alexander work his foul-merchant magic.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Their admirably robust menu indulges coastal cravings via seasonal oysters and Gulf shrimp while appeasing land lovers with steakhouse favorites and handmade pastas.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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This multicultural circus indulges the racial stereotyping that should be Hwang’s subject.—
Armond White,
National Review,
21 May 2025
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In many prison camps, the lowest level of security in the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), cell phones are so prevalent that those who recently surrender can have one within days of arriving on the compound.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The chilling exchange was part of a series of radio transmissions between Russian forces that Ukrainian officials say provide further evidence that Russian superiors are ordering soldiers to execute surrendering Ukrainian troops in violation of international law.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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For example, quitting is one of the hardest moments to avoid tears.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Five years ago, the mother made a drastic choice to sell her house, quit her job, and embark on a global adventure, dismissing any concerns for the future of her financial security.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Every explosion, landscape, and detail is rendered with breathtaking clarity, making your gaming sessions more immersive than ever.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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This global sourcing approach, along with its main customer base focused in North America, renders Lowe’s susceptible to trade disruptions and tariffs.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The new concoction was to be delivered via twice-monthly infusions — though each treatment would take longer, pushing the medicine into Elissa’s body for eight or nine hours at a time.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Miss Eggy returns to deliver some Def Comedy-style stand-up.—
Andy Hoglund Updated,
EW.com,
18 May 2025
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“Give up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20up. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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