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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 movie, without devoting one explanatory line of dialogue to it, treats Avery’s career as an existential relationship ender.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
With both presidential campaigns concentrating on the seven battleground states seen as likely to decide the presidency, neither candidate is devoting significant time or money to the state.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
After all, Insomniac’s new Wolverine game is likely going to be released in late 2025, just two years after Spider-Man 2, and devoting significant resources toward Spidey DLC or a Venom game may negatively impact that.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
By then, Robeson was devoting his formidable talents to another field.
—Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024
But devoting some of those lands to solar energy would lessen the ever-deadlier heat waves, fires and storms of the climate crisis.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
With Americans devoting extra time to caring for loved ones, benefits such as health insurance, paid leave and extensive sick leave can be a deal breaker for working professionals.
—Michael Timmes, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Each expedition is important to move forward but sometimes devoting just enough effort to making sure nobody moves can be important.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
With both presidential campaigns concentrating on the seven battleground states seen as likely to decide the presidency, neither candidate is devoting significant time or money to the state.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
After all, Insomniac’s new Wolverine game is likely going to be released in late 2025, just two years after Spider-Man 2, and devoting significant resources toward Spidey DLC or a Venom game may negatively impact that.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
By then, Robeson was devoting his formidable talents to another field.
—Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024
But devoting some of those lands to solar energy would lessen the ever-deadlier heat waves, fires and storms of the climate crisis.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
With Americans devoting extra time to caring for loved ones, benefits such as health insurance, paid leave and extensive sick leave can be a deal breaker for working professionals.
—Michael Timmes, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Each expedition is important to move forward but sometimes devoting just enough effort to making sure nobody moves can be important.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devoting
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Management may want to consider dedicating staff time to staying informed about the range of issues that may be affecting different groups of employees.Carine Harb, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The pair have been open about their fertility issues in the past dedicating songs to their unborn baby in performances and in Fox’s poetry book.Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 Dec. 2024
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One of the first steps to creating scalable CI/CD processes is applying best practices to set a strong foundation.Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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By applying this tool, families can identify areas of misalignment and begin meaningful conversations around succession, governance, and adaptability.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Gracefully opting out Navigating the discomfort of setting boundaries around gift-giving traditions can be challenging.Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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For those families who consider gift giving a nonnegotiable aspect of the holidays, Ward encourages people to buy something small to avoid confrontations.Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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This means committing to protecting payment pages, detecting unauthorized changes and safeguarding customer data.Rui Ribeiro, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Advocate and Prioritize Rigorously assess your team’s capacity before committing to new projects.Tracy Lawrence, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The inclusion of glass fibers prevents the material from shattering upon impact, addressing one of the primary concerns associated with ceramic watch cases.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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His clinic inspired the doctor to create a simplified but effective skincare regime with products that optimise skin health, addressing all key skin concerns and age-optimising the complexion.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Devoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoting. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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