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
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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But Crenshaw’s own essay, on the hip-hop group 2 Live Crew, stopped short of calling for censorship.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Yet the eye-rolling has stopped.—
Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Patrick, who framed it as a moral choice, handed the decision to Mira.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Courage defender Felicitas Rauch was handed a straight red card in second half stoppage time for violent conduct on Haley Hopkins.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
Verb
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More commonly, prescribed burning is halted because Forest Service staff are occupied fighting wildfires.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
4 May 2026
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But while a subsequent ceasefire has largely halted fighting in Iran, Washington and Tehran remain unable to agree to a more secure peace.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
Verb
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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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The midcentury abode was transferred to custodians of the McCann Trust that holds the property in 2022 and, after hitting the market April 10 for nearly $3 million, a contingent offer for its sale has already been accepted.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Grace the catcher and conference player of the year, transferred to Arizona, Hope, a pitcher, moved onto Ole Miss in the portal.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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The evidence relating to these crimes was of special interest, given that Kirwan’s murder and Gately’s surveillance are also part of the charge against Kinahan.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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But with the $110 billion megadeal yet to close, the exec has been given a new contract ahead of his current deal expiring, and one largely with agreement terms unchanged.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For decades, California had some of the strongest legal protections for law enforcement officers in the country, at times allowing those who engaged in serious misconduct to quietly quit and find jobs in other departments.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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But in the end, higher jet fuel prices triggered by the Iran war drained cash from the business at an accelerating pace, forcing it to call it quits.—
Bernard Condon,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Her Jenny aircraft turned over, dropping Coleman out of the aircraft at about 2,000 feet.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The skull was turned over to the Kane County Coroner's Office for forensic analysis and identification, per the outlets.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Given over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20over. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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