1
as in to stop
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
his wife suggested that he give over working such long hours if it was making him so unhappy
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2
as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
gave over his entire savings to an investor
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Recent Examples of give over
Plus: Friday Night Smackdown will take place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse the night before Royal Rumble, giving over 10,000 fans the chance to see what storylines will take center stage when the Rumble begins.
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Justin L. MacK, Axios, 24 Jan. 2025
McConnell’s wife is also a major donor, giving over a quarter million dollars to Democratic candidates and PACs in the years leading up to her husband becoming a federal judge.
—Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Feb. 2025
Should transit planning and operations be given over to the Minnesota Department of Transportation?
—John Diers, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
The career advice you were given over the years by your colleagues, bosses and/or mentors didn’t align with your beliefs and values.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Justin L. MacK, Axios, 24 Jan. 2025
McConnell’s wife is also a major donor, giving over a quarter million dollars to Democratic candidates and PACs in the years leading up to her husband becoming a federal judge.
—Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Feb. 2025
Should transit planning and operations be given over to the Minnesota Department of Transportation?
—John Diers, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
The career advice you were given over the years by your colleagues, bosses and/or mentors didn’t align with your beliefs and values.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give over
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The water tank is a great place to stop and eat a pack lunch.—
John Meyer,
The Denver Post,
13 Mar. 2025
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Because right now, Russian strikes have not stopped.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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School choice is a 'beautiful freedom': former principal turned homeschool mom A former school principal, Mandy Davis, has become an advocate for pro-school choice policies after making the decision to leave her career for homeschooling.—
Andrea Margolis,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
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After his 2011 arrest and imprisonment, Ai left China in 2015 and now lives and works in Europe.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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However, this does not mean that nuclear waste storage has ceased to be an issue.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Disney investors on Thursday voted down a proposal that the entertainment giant cease its participation in a prominent LGBTQ rights organization’s equality ratings program.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Tigers recorded 39 shots compared with just 10 for the Lancers, as Towson handed Longwood (0-7) its biggest loss of the season.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Mar. 2025
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In late January, FEMA provided that, handing her the keys to a temporary trailer at a quiet mobile home park in Black Mountain.—
Ames Alexander (INACTIVE0,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
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Armed with what seemed to be their best opportunity to end a 34-year absence from the big dance, the No. 1 seed Tigers couldn’t keep up with No. 12 seed Delaware’s second-half outburst and fell, 82-72, in a Coastal Athletic Association Tournament semifinal Monday night at CareFirst Arena.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the job cuts, the club has also taken the decision to end free lunches for staff, reduce executive bonuses and stop donations to certain charitable causes, according to Reuters.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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Even the historically bad White Sox can't justify giving Gallo an opportunity to continue hitting.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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Glover made double bogey at the 15th, chipped in for eagle at 16, then gave it right back with another double at the infamous 17th hole.—
Justin Ray,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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After court battles earlier this month, a federal judge temporarily halted Hoffman's execution by nitrogen gas last week, issuing a preliminary injunction to stop the state from immediately carrying out his death sentence.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Judge Boasberg temporarily blocked the Trump administration from using the law on Sunday, halting deportations for at least 14 days and directed that flights already in the air be turned around.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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The two test pilots were originally set to return on Boeing's Starliner capsule, but critical failures during its first crewed flight forced NASA to extend their stay and transfer them to SpaceX for their journey home.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Keep Hair Off Your Back Natural oil from your hair may be transferred to the skin on your back, creating an optimal environment for bacne breakouts.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Give over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20over. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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