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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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2
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 surrender
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
Right-hander Reed Garrett replaced Peterson, and promptly gave up an RBI single to Marcell Ozuna.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2025
Pellegrini gave up one hit, a double to Lucas Sontag in the fifth inning.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2025
He’s given up loads of loud contact with opposing hitters slugging .493 against him, including 14 home runs.
—Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
That contributed to what ultimately led the Dodgers to give up only outfielder James Outman in the deal despite hefty prices for relievers with club control.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2025
Pellegrini gave up one hit, a double to Lucas Sontag in the fifth inning.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2025
He’s given up loads of loud contact with opposing hitters slugging .493 against him, including 14 home runs.
—Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
That contributed to what ultimately led the Dodgers to give up only outfielder James Outman in the deal despite hefty prices for relievers with club control.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give up
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The proposal suggests Musk won’t relinquish the CEO title in the near term.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
4 Aug. 2025
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In May 2025, Kraft Heinz announced a strategic review aimed at unlocking shareholder value, and Berkshire Hathaway relinquished its board seats, signaling potential structural changes.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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Both were abandoned in the face of a challenge, and both resulted in companies staying independent and having success.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The lack of parking is made worse by drivers who leave large commercial trucks or work vans abandoned on neighboring streets, often taking up multiple parking spaces, Lopez said.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Facio, who also was hospitalized, succumbed to his injuries on June 8 — six days after he was shot in the face.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The men in green were dominated from the start and eventually succumbed to the pressure, unable to even cross the 100-run mark.—
Paras J. Haji,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Pressure to release the hostages, pressure to lay down its arms, and pressure to surrender control over Gaza’s future.—
Benjamin Sharoni,
Boston Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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At least for the moment, Maron seems to surrender to the discord between two of his three roommates, though stand-up’s most famous cat guy is never not a little on edge.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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Market Concentration: Heavy dependence on the Canadian market renders TLRY vulnerable to regulatory changes and competitive pressures within a single jurisdiction.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Across the collection, the complex and multifaceted experiences of trans people of color are rendered vividly, and the pieces urge political action in the present while offering a beacon of hope for a more just future.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
12 Aug. 2025
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Around 30 painters quit due to difficult working conditions, but replacements were hired.—
Cleo Krejci,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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For some reason, Ned doesn’t quit on his first day.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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In our experience, starting with high-level goals for core business flows yields the most value.—
Pradeep Govindasamy,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The driver of the Land Rover was cited by Mokena police for failure to yield while turning.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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While the frontrunners battled it out, Dulcy Caylor quietly delivered a huge hit on beam, posting a massive 13.850, and Simone Rose continued a strong day on vault.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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In 2022, Whitmer won reelection and Democrats flipped control of both chambers of the Michigan Legislature, delivering a Democratic governing trifecta for the first time in 40 years.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Give up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20up. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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