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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 abandoned
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 yielded
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
But that doesn't mean the tech mogul has given up on his interplanetary vision that was a large part of the drive to found his rocket company in 2002.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Ohtani has given up one or no earned runs in eight of his nine starts.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
Only five teams have given up more runs.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The Canadiens have a +28 scoring differential, with 279 total goals scored and 251 given up.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Over his last three starts, Imanaga has given up just two runs, six hits and two walks with 24 strikeouts in 17 innings.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
But the family has not given up hope that she’ll be found.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Ober had only given up one hit through the first five innings but ran into some trouble in the sixth inning, and Justin Topa entered to bail him out of a jam.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Ohtani has given up one or no earned runs in eight of his nine starts.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
Only five teams have given up more runs.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The Canadiens have a +28 scoring differential, with 279 total goals scored and 251 given up.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Over his last three starts, Imanaga has given up just two runs, six hits and two walks with 24 strikeouts in 17 innings.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
But the family has not given up hope that she’ll be found.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Ober had only given up one hit through the first five innings but ran into some trouble in the sixth inning, and Justin Topa entered to bail him out of a jam.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for given up
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Parry got out in front from the start, when Anisimova missed on a forehand and never relinquished the lead.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
30 May 2026
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Days after being released on a 1 million-euro bail, the company announced that the 45-year-old has temporarily relinquished his roles as vice chairman and as a member of the board of directors.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Rockets also ceased to be viewed as enormously expensive expendable vehicles destined either to smash into the ocean or remain abandoned in orbit forever.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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Sora 2, OpenAI’s problematic generative video platform, was abandoned last December, reassuring many copyright holders.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 May 2026
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Two questions about the wisdom of mandatory minimum sentences — a very contentious topic in legal circles — yielded only brief responses.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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The move yielded immediate returns.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
27 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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Following the 2008 financial crisis, several of Spain’s major industries collapsed, the unemployment rate soared to 27 percent, and the banking system entered such a vicious cycle that not even the Spanish government could afford to rescue it (hence, the EU bailout).—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Revenue grew, but margins collapsed and management became chaotic.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Matsui replaced Giolito with the bases loaded and ended that inning and, after the Padres tied the game 4-4 in the top of the fourth, turned in the first 1-2-3 inning in the bottom of the fourth.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Wagler turned in massive performances, such as a 46-point outing at Purdue and a 28-point showing at Nebraska in back-to-back weekend road wins.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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On February 7, Newcastle capitulated to Brentford, losing 3-2 in front of their own supporters.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Ties with teachers union Marking suggests in her email that the members of the board capitulated to SCTA demands instead of being fiscally responsible.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 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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