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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2
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
Passengers sit two to a private booth, behind mashrabiya-style screens, with the rest of the carriage given over to a bar and lounge.
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Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
All our political capacities are given over to this one monopoly of the nation-state, which has stripped us of every other kind.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
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.
—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
Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
All our political capacities are given over to this one monopoly of the nation-state, which has stripped us of every other kind.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for given over
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Not that long after, a guard near the New York Stock Exchange stopped me.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Stosic delivered one giant hammer fist to Hardy’s jaw and the referee came in and stopped the bout.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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In 2025, Vallow Daybell was handed two more consecutive life sentences after being convicted in Arizona for earlier plotting to kill her fourth husband and attempting to murder her niece's ex-husband.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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The Royals had rallied back from an early 3-0 deficit and handed Erceg a 6-4 lead in the ninth.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
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Northern Ireland’s Catholics and Protestants gratefully halted the cycle of vendetta.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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The Israeli military had largely halted strikes on Beirut since a ceasefire took hold on April 16.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Last season, Granada Hills ended a three-game losing streak to the Colts.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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Garrincha was the best player at that World Cup, scoring four times and leading the attack after an injury sustained in the group phase ended Pelé’s involvement.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Internet analysis firm Kentik said internet traffic, which measures the amount of data transferred and is a good illustration of usage, was at around 40%.—
Amir-Hussein Radjy,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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Ream transferred to Charlotte FC in 2024 and has anchored the defense as the club sits sixth in the Eastern Conference with six wins, six losses and three draws.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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Texas Monthly and other publications have long employed dedicated barbecue writers who document pitmasters, smokehouses and regional traditions with the same seriousness often given to fine dining.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Acclaim for the retinol body lotion is virtually endless, and more than 10,000 shoppers have given the cream a perfect five-star rating.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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And in September 2021, Nafis quit her job and devoted herself full-time to growing flowers.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Michael grudgingly agrees to hand over the agency to Jimmy and Kayla, prompting many staff members to immediately quit during a keynote presentation.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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She was turned over to a parent.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Once complete, the findings will be turned over to the Cobb County District Attorney's Office for review.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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“Given over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20over. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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