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as in to relinquish
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
was in so much debt he had to give up his house and move into a cheaper apartment
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as in to abandon
to stop doing (something) permanently
I hope you won't give up playing the piano
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as in to succumb
to yield to the control or power of enemy forces
with the prospect of a renewed enemy attack, the regiment decided to simply give up
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as in to indulge
to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly
even in the darkest days of her troubled marriage, she refused to give herself up to feelings of utter hopelessness
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Recent Examples of give up
The lesson here is not to give up faith and to continue venturing through.
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Lisa Stardust, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Fans seemingly gave up on asking for the J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar collaborative project that had been rumored for years, but the Dreamville leader might have reignited that thirst.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 26 Nov. 2024
The defense that boasted an NFL-leading points-against average gave up a season high in points, not to mention five straight scoring drives that easily erased an early 10-0 Chargers’ lead.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
Two things needed to happen to get Daniel to federal prison: the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation needed to give up primary jurisdiction of him and the federal Bureau of Prisons needed to agree to take him in.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Lisa Stardust, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Fans seemingly gave up on asking for the J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar collaborative project that had been rumored for years, but the Dreamville leader might have reignited that thirst.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 26 Nov. 2024
The defense that boasted an NFL-leading points-against average gave up a season high in points, not to mention five straight scoring drives that easily erased an early 10-0 Chargers’ lead.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
Two things needed to happen to get Daniel to federal prison: the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation needed to give up primary jurisdiction of him and the federal Bureau of Prisons needed to agree to take him in.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give up
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Agustín Arteaga, who has led the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) since 2016, will relinquish the role of director there on December 31.News Desk, Artforum, 5 Nov. 2024
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Gang plays Cheon-young, a commoner who is enslaved but never relinquishes his dignity.Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Heller long dreamed of reviving it, but ambitions for a European Luna Luna tour, or for the city of Vienna to buy the project, were soon abandoned.Ian Malone, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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Ashworth, 92, grew up in poverty, mostly in South Austin and East Austin during the 1930s and '40s, after his mysterious father abandoned the family.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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Commenters on Reddit were quick to voice their opinions, many applauding the man for standing his ground and not succumbing to his ex's demands.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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His wife Dana cared for him heroically and remained committed to his advocacy work after his death at the age of 52, only to tragically succumb to lung cancer just 17 months later.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024
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And so, when his recording and stage schedule allows, the 39-year-old makes time for serenity—and for indulging his love of romantic French opera, as a listener rather than a singer.Nora Taylor, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
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Others are inspired to indulge their domestic sides and enjoy the simplest pleasures, including knitting, gardening, and pets.Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2024
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The cease-fire agreement — based on a U.N. resolution that established a 2006 truce between Hezbollah and Israel that was never fully implemented — has provisions that would force the group to surrender its arms.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
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Look under the hood and the Leafs are surrendering almost nine fewer shots per 60 minutes short-handed and about 13 fewer attempts.Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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The attempt to reduce the federal workforce is a push against on remote work—especially if government workers quit as a result of the initiative.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway was the last album that Genesis recorded before Peter Gabriel quit the band to launch a solo career.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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With a blue cover and a simple tricolor stripe running below the author’s name, rendered in an elegant script, the book recalls the Library of America collection.Oscar Schwartz, The New Yorker, 27 Nov. 2024
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Three men dressed in black cut the power to John's estate before entering his bedroom and rendering him unconscious.Matt Cabral, EW.com, 25 Nov. 2024
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Get the Robb Report newsletter for similar stories delivered straight to your inbox.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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In a luxury setting, AI can act as a tool to empower staff to deliver even more personalized and attentive service or to remove the friction where humans often make mistakes.Jennifer C. Wolfe, Esq., Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Give up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20up. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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