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
More screen time is given over to her burgeoning friendship with firebrand suffragette Mary, played by singer Lily Allen in a deliberately anachronistic performance — her forthright speech and manner beamed in directly from the 21st century.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 3 June 2026
That entire entertainment district will be given over to World Cup activities, with restaurants, bars and the market courtyard broadcasting the 104 matches.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Passengers sit two to a private booth, behind mashrabiya-style screens, with the rest of the carriage given over to a bar and lounge.
—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
Guy Lodge, Variety, 3 June 2026
That entire entertainment district will be given over to World Cup activities, with restaurants, bars and the market courtyard broadcasting the 104 matches.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Passengers sit two to a private booth, behind mashrabiya-style screens, with the rest of the carriage given over to a bar and lounge.
—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
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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The country’s growth outlook has darkened due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, which has effectively halted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing up energy and commodities prices globally.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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The World Health Organization halted its trial of hydroxychloroquine after a large, randomized study conducted in the United Kingdom found the drug lacked any apparent effect on mortality when treating COVID-19.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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The superintendent of the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District said that a shooting took place after the graduation ceremonies had ended.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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The SoCal Indie Bestsellers List for the sales week ended May 31 is based on reporting from the independent booksellers of Southern California, the California Independent Booksellers Alliance and IndieBound.—
Staff report,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
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In the motion submitted May 1, Cassie argued that Howard's lawsuit should be transferred out of California courts and into a New York court, where dozens of similar Diddy claims were already filed.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Branch transferred to Georgia from the University of Southern California before the 2025 season and quickly became one of the Bulldogs' top offensive weapons.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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He was given food and water, and airlifted to hospital in the Nepalese capital Kathmandu, where he was treated for frostbite and other complications, according to Reuters news agency.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Nvidia is looking to deepen its ties with South Korea as tech supply chains come into focus given the Iran war, and as the company faces rising regulatory hurdles in selling to the mainland Chinese market.—
Justina Lee,Lisa Kim,
CNBC,
5 June 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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The directing reigns have now been turned over to Michael Tiddes.—
Jobina Fortson-Evans,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The suspect was taken into custody by the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office and then turned over to the FBI, per the affidavit.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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“Given over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20over. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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