as in dedicating
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 giving up (to)
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At the foot of Europe’s largest glacier, seven Icelandic siblings once lived in deliberate isolation, dedicating their lives to observing ice and nature long before climate change had a name.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026 -
While the hockey game still was underway, Patel posted on social media that the FBI was dedicating all necessary resources to the Mar-a-Lago investigation.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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For parents, devoting one-on-one time to children who are not in crisis, acknowledging their experiences, and validating their feelings without trying to fix them can make an enormous difference.—
Debra Manetta,
STAT,
26 Feb. 2026
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There are still young people out there who are devoting themselves to the craft.—
Outside,
Outside,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Standard Model may or may not be in trouble, but particle physics definitely needs saving.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Mar. 2026
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Last month, Cuba’s government implemented austere fuel-saving measures and warned that jet fuel wouldn’t be available at nine airports until mid-March.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Giving up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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