give over (to)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give over (to)
Verb
  • But on the trains, when announcements are given in English, the voice is British — posh (and female).
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 Apr. 2025
  • In the end, however, to achieve the goals set by Republicans, some things must give in both programs if the $880 billion is to be found that Republicans are seeking to de facto finance an extension of the tax cuts.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Anonymous tips can be submitted at ManateeCrimestoppers.com.
    Michael Moore Jr., Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
  • In one of the more shocking upsets in UFC title fight history, Pena submitted Nunes in the second round, ending the Brazilian’s title reign.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Worshippers clad in black bowed their heads in prayer and lit votive candles to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus.
    Fatma Khaled, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Since Locarno, the film had its North American premiere at the Los Angeles Festival of Movies earlier this month, then bowed on the East Coast at New Directors/New Films.
    J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Give over (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20over%20%28to%29. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.

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