1
as in dedicating
to keep or intend for a special purpose
I conscientiously devote several hours every weekend to playing with my dog
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as in applying
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
planning a diplomatic career, she's been intensely devoting herself to the study of foreign languages in college
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Recent Examples of devoting
The former president embarked on a new phase of his career in public service, devoting his days to peacemaking and humanitarian efforts.
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Justin Doom, ABC News, 29 Dec. 2024
As attackers continue to find innovative ways to infiltrate and expose company and user data, security vendors worldwide are devoting their efforts to designing, producing and adapting their solutions to safeguard this sensitive information.
—Michael Nicosia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Unless the Heat moved off either of them in a separate deal—or as part of a bigger three-team trade—they'd be devoting more than $100 million to three somewhat duplicative guards.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
And landlords are devoting more square footage to restaurants and bars, which have become a bigger draw to visit malls.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Biden’s Justice Department has decried the Capitol attack as an assault on democracy, devoting extensive resources to conduct what the agency describes as one of the largest and most complex prosecutions in its history.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Teens are devoting slightly less time to the biggest social media apps but remain as glued to their devices as ever, according to a new Pew Research Center report.
—Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 12 Dec. 2024
Sundance has maintained its focus on first-time feature filmmakers by devoting a whopping 41% of its lineup to giving first-timers a big shot.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The movie, without devoting one explanatory line of dialogue to it, treats Avery’s career as an existential relationship ender.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
Justin Doom, ABC News, 29 Dec. 2024
As attackers continue to find innovative ways to infiltrate and expose company and user data, security vendors worldwide are devoting their efforts to designing, producing and adapting their solutions to safeguard this sensitive information.
—Michael Nicosia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Unless the Heat moved off either of them in a separate deal—or as part of a bigger three-team trade—they'd be devoting more than $100 million to three somewhat duplicative guards.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
And landlords are devoting more square footage to restaurants and bars, which have become a bigger draw to visit malls.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Biden’s Justice Department has decried the Capitol attack as an assault on democracy, devoting extensive resources to conduct what the agency describes as one of the largest and most complex prosecutions in its history.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Teens are devoting slightly less time to the biggest social media apps but remain as glued to their devices as ever, according to a new Pew Research Center report.
—Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 12 Dec. 2024
Sundance has maintained its focus on first-time feature filmmakers by devoting a whopping 41% of its lineup to giving first-timers a big shot.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The movie, without devoting one explanatory line of dialogue to it, treats Avery’s career as an existential relationship ender.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devoting
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Nicole Kidman honored her late mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, by dedicating her latest award for the movie Babygirl to her.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Policy and strategic collaboration played a huge role, dedicating substantial resources to experts.—
Abdullah Snobar,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Law school in Houston After applying to Texas Southern University in Houston, the school dean called him and told him frankly that the school needed to recruit more Latino people to justify its existence with a diverse student body to the state legislature.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Jan. 2025
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Sarah Hoffmann Hoffmann after applying the Victoria Beckham Beauty Vast Lash Mascara.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
4 Jan. 2025
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Proud of coming into Week 18 and giving us a chance to compete for the playoffs.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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Let’s reward Grier by giving him more power.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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This movement’s energy radiated from a troubled detention center in Washington where a few dozen men charged with attacking police officers and committing other violent offenses were held.—
Dan Barry,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2025
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DeAngelo admitted to committing more than 50 rapes and killing 13 people through a 12-year terror spree across six counties in California.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, his goals of expanding and strengthening the Affordable Care Act (ACA), enhancing coverage and affordability, addressing rural and mental health, and lowering prescription drug costs proved largely aspirational.—
Steve Brozak,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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In other words, if the board finds the union does not represent the players, especially without substantively addressing the legal question of whether the players are employees within the meaning of the NLRA, the matter would likely end there.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Devoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoting. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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