given up (to)

verb

past participle of give up (to)
as in devoted
to keep or intend for a special purpose unfortunately, when he was in college, weekends were largely given up to binge drinking

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for given up (to)
  1. devoted
  2. reserved
  3. dedicated
  4. set by
Verb
  • Rather than scrutinize both actions, prominent voices within WNBA media devoted their energy to explaining her conduct.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • With the accompanying string of tropical nights, state media has devoted unusual attention to the hottest weeks of the year, known locally as sambok, or the dog days of summer.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of devoted
Verb
  • Equating Jews and evil was regarded as significant progress in furthering antisemitism without the need for additional consequences; that was reserved for later generations.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
  • That's because forgiveness programs are often reserved for those with larger, unsustainable amounts, with $7,500 often being the starting point.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of reserved
Verb
  • Weinberg, who dedicated a decade of his life to the metal band, spoke with Rolling Stone in April about the decision.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The movie relies on transcripts and other documents from the time, along with interviews with a former secretary of state, the late George Shultz (to whom the movie is dedicated).
    — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of dedicated
Verb
  • Slot machines only respond to a computer program and the odds of a win are set by the machine’s caretaker, period.
    — Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In the 2010s, streaming providers largely worked to meet the standard set by traditional TV with reliable, high-definition feeds.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of set by
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given up the ghost
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given way
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“Given up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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