GIVEN UP (TO) Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

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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Homeland Security devoted $20 million to the campaign, which critics say promotes Trump’s political message rather than helping the public access government services.

— Gene Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Reactions, however, ranged from pure fascination and respect for his 12-year project to critics questioning whether Tomlin, who parted ways with the Steelers in January of this year, had devoted too much time to his virtual city.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

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Reynolds transformed a young Pacific Islander into a monumental figure of European portraiture, giving Mai the grandeur and authority normally reserved for the elite.

— Saar Shahar, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026
For years, its location was kept secret, with entry reserved for those who managed to secure an invitation.

— Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

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Ty Dieffenbach started his high school career as a wide received and dedicated himself to learning the role while his mom battled breast cancer.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
The American Society of Civil Engineers dedicated the highway as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark at the event Wednesday morning.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

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Meanwhile, the natural beauty of the Golden State is offset by the graphic body horror of the whale’s innards, built on practical sets by production designer Ramsey Avery and lit by bioluminescence.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
The previous record, 201 days, was set by Luca Parmitano in 2019-2020.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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