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as in relinquished
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 quitted
to stop doing (something) permanently
I hope you won't give up playing the piano
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as in given (in)
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 abandoned
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 given up
Wyoming has already given up 22 passes this season of 15 yards or more.
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
That’s to say, Jefferson played up to the standards and expectations of a Chargers’ defense that has given up an average of 15 points per game in victories over the Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
The Seahawks’ defense has given up the second-fewest PPR points per target and the third-fewest receiving yards per game to the perimeter wide receivers.
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The Crimson were outscored 276-103, and while no one can say if Zipf spent any of his final fall Saturdays in the stands down in Allston, the proportion of points scored versus points given up was eerily consistent with his 80-20 theory.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
News aficionados have given up subscriptions to mainstream publications like The Washington Post in recent months when they are perceived to cede authority or placate those in power.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Charles has now given up on this endeavor, according to the Express, which might be a sign that their relationship is better than people think.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 2025
Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
That’s to say, Jefferson played up to the standards and expectations of a Chargers’ defense that has given up an average of 15 points per game in victories over the Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
The Seahawks’ defense has given up the second-fewest PPR points per target and the third-fewest receiving yards per game to the perimeter wide receivers.
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The Crimson were outscored 276-103, and while no one can say if Zipf spent any of his final fall Saturdays in the stands down in Allston, the proportion of points scored versus points given up was eerily consistent with his 80-20 theory.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
News aficionados have given up subscriptions to mainstream publications like The Washington Post in recent months when they are perceived to cede authority or placate those in power.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Charles has now given up on this endeavor, according to the Express, which might be a sign that their relationship is better than people think.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for given up
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In the latest demands of Intel, the government willingly relinquished the ability to exert control, despite being the largest holder of Intel’s shares.—
Andrew King,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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To settle disputes with North Korea, for example, in 1962 and 1964 China relinquished the peak of Mount Baekdu and more than 500 square kilometers of nearby territory.—
David C. Kang,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Sep. 2025
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The findings show that nature can reclaim even the most unexpected human leftovers, turning toxic and abandoned war relics into thriving underwater ecosystems.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Many of singer D4vd’s friends in the Los Angeles music scene had come to believe that Celeste Rivas Hernandez was his 19-year-old girlfriend, long before the 15-year-old’s body was found dismembered in the trunk of his Tesla, which had been abandoned in the Hollywood hills a month earlier.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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But after two minor league seasons, Acosta quit baseball altogether and took a year off working in Canada.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Tom Cillo quit his high-school team in the 1980s after getting involved in drugs, then worked 33 years for a city streets and parks department before deciding to chase a long-dormant dream.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
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Since the Soviet Union collapsed, the country has doubled its population, the only former republic to do so.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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After getting emotional while sharing her appreciation for her fans, singer Lola Young collapsed while on stage.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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But if those talks yielded any progress, or any setbacks, neither side is talking about it.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
23 Sep. 2025
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Decades of research have not yielded firm answers on what contributes to autism, but many scientists believe genetics, potentially in combination with environmental influences, play a role.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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Tustin 3-2 (51) The Tillers turned in an all-around fine performance last week in a 21-7 road win over Yorba Linda.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
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However, the display itself turned in a terrific performance.—
Mark Coppock,
PC Magazine,
21 Sep. 2025
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General Mills capitulated and brought back the original Trix, artificial dyes and all.—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
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Trump, who has sometimes seemed conflicted about the anti-vax sentiment in his coalition that prevents him from claiming more credit for Operation Warp Speed, has thoroughly capitulated to the political reality that Kennedy is a useful ally.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Coast Guard crew detained the person, who was turned over to Southport police for questioning, officials said.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Mull fell forward and immediately turned over to his back after he was struck, with the handgun falling several feet in front of him, landing next to a pillar with a knife falling to his side.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Given up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20up. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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