1
as in stopped
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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as in handed
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 given over
Much of the house is given over to recreation, including an indoor basketball court, bowling alley, golf simulator, full gym, and a spa with sauna and steam room.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
The sandy beach stretches on for miles, much of which is given over to beach clubs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
While these claims are redacted on the CCRB’s website, they’re given over to anyone who files a FOIL request.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Most available space will be given over to offices, plus there will be a boutique hotel and private outdoor terraces.
—Adam Williams
april 21, New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
However, neither design took well to electrical amplification, and, by the nineteen-forties, production lines had been given over to the guitar.
—Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
Listen, the Department of Defense has been given over a trillion dollars within the last year.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Most of the cover is given over to a steely portrait of Skeets’s uncle Benson James, who was photographed by Richard Avedon for his series In the American West in 1979, then stabbed to death a year later.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
In their joint presentation, Recalde said her college has given over 3,600 students credit for work or other prior learning experiences.
—Calmatters, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
The sandy beach stretches on for miles, much of which is given over to beach clubs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
While these claims are redacted on the CCRB’s website, they’re given over to anyone who files a FOIL request.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Most available space will be given over to offices, plus there will be a boutique hotel and private outdoor terraces.
—Adam Williams
april 21, New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
However, neither design took well to electrical amplification, and, by the nineteen-forties, production lines had been given over to the guitar.
—Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
Listen, the Department of Defense has been given over a trillion dollars within the last year.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Most of the cover is given over to a steely portrait of Skeets’s uncle Benson James, who was photographed by Richard Avedon for his series In the American West in 1979, then stabbed to death a year later.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
In their joint presentation, Recalde said her college has given over 3,600 students credit for work or other prior learning experiences.
—Calmatters, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for given over
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Hagerty batted around against three different West Orange pitchers and before the bleeding was stopped, the Huskies had plated 10 runs in a crazy inning.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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For nearly two hours, Kid Rock barely stopped moving.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 May 2026
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In the sixth, they were handed a gift in the form of three straight two-out walks from starting pitcher Bryce Elder, before he was replaced by reliever Robert Suarez.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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When the bottom rod got hit, Sean Van Bibber grabbed it out of the rod-holder and set the hook, then handed the rod to his older brother, who landed the snapper.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2026
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The transition from Wagner to the Africa Corps has not halted rising insecurity in militarily- led Sahelian nations like Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Cal Fire paused new timber sales and, citing public safety, halted some that were underway — including one expected to generate millions of dollars for Myles Anderson’s logging company.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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The Australian policy of refusing to allow boat arrivals to settle has largely ended people smuggling from Southeast Asian ports in rickety fishing boats that had once thrived.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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In 2023, Florida illegally ended Medicaid coverage for almost 500,000 recipients, primarily pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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They were transferred on two medical aircrafts and have since landed in the Netherlands for treatment, Oceanwide said.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht, who transferred to Penn State from Iowa State, talked Wednesday about how Campbell will be able to change the culture within the program.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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What is so special, then, about the Attenborovian age, given that it’s measured in mere decades?—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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When given the opportunity to ask each other a question, Weiser criticized Bennet for his Cabinet votes.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Food aside, Sloane’s refusal to quit was the biggest factor, according to Lincoln-Way Central coach Ryan Kutt.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Then, about a week after the jury was announced, its members collectively quit, without an explanation.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
9 May 2026
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Drozdowski was held in lieu of $1 million bail and was turned over to the state Department of Correction.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
6 May 2026
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The drugs and the man were turned over to Haitian authorities on Sunday, the Coast Guard said.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2026
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“Given over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20over. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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