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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving over (to)
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Clement is a great choice to play the innocent, affable idiot — the type of guy whose sad, puppy-dog face begs for immediate forgiveness and whose silly sense of humor makes giving in all the more inviting.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
8 June 2026 -
Marquee continues to draw big DJs and bottle-service crowds, giving in-house partiers a straightforward, elevator-ride-away nightlife option.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In 2025, Pennsylvania officials brought criminal charges against seven people for submitting fraudulent voter registration forms.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Alongside National Geographic experts and naturalists, guests have the opportunity to contribute directly to real scientific research by collecting data in the field, such as photographing whales during expeditions and submitting those images through Lindblad’s collaboration with Happywhale.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Giving over (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20over%20%28to%29. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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