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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 117 yards on the ground against the Denver Broncos last week might have been more impressive than the 147 on Saturday as Denver had entered that game giving up just 98.6 yards per game on the ground, which ranked fifth in the NFL.
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Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Parents are often afraid to let their kids give up on sports or other activities, fearing that letting kids quit will teach them the wrong lessons.
—Amy Wilson, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt has given up seven catches for 48 yards and a passer rating of 30.3 since Week 14.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 27 Dec. 2024
Detroit needs an infielder and sending $200 million to Bregman would be the front office's perfect apology to the fanbase after giving up on the team last season.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Parents are often afraid to let their kids give up on sports or other activities, fearing that letting kids quit will teach them the wrong lessons.
—Amy Wilson, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt has given up seven catches for 48 yards and a passer rating of 30.3 since Week 14.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 27 Dec. 2024
Detroit needs an infielder and sending $200 million to Bregman would be the front office's perfect apology to the fanbase after giving up on the team last season.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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What's New The City of Phoenix is negotiating with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to relinquish part of its Colorado River water allocation in exchange for up to $300 million.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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On December 10, 1936, King Edward signed the Instrument of Abdication, officially beginning the process of stepping down from the throne and relinquishing its privileges.Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Claridge Hotel’s former casino sits abandoned as well.Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 18 Dec. 2024
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If the department’s predictions are correct, the U.S. would be essentially abandoning any pretense of trying to limit climate change.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Barca took the lead through Pedri, yet succumbed to two second half strikes from Rodrigo de Paul and Alexander Sorloth amid Barca's number 8 and Raphinha being unable to put key chances away.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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The driver succumbed to their injuries from the crash, authorities said.Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
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Guests can indulge all six of their senses in the aesthetic jungle oasis for a total wellness experience.Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
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As Ruby indulges, Pearl joins her on the table, standing beside her canine accomplice and tucking into the food.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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In three appearances including two in the World Series, the Dodgers righty surrendered no runs on five hits and four walks.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Chargers puffed their chest, all right, with a defense which allowed just three points in the final two quarters after surrendering points in Denver’s first three possessions.Jay Paris, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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But the Kings would not quit, with Jeannot evening the game again by redirecting in a Jordan Spence pass from the edge of the crease 2½ minutes into the third, setting the stage for Byfield’s winner 3:19 into the extra period.Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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In contrast, avoidance goals—such as quitting smoking or avoiding procrastination—can trigger the brain’s stress response, activating the amygdala.Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Initially hopeful for a recovery and return to racing, the extent and persistence of his injuries rendered that aspiration unattainable.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent shows have typically encouraged viewers to root for the women at their center: HBO’s House of the Dragon renders its central former friends turned sworn enemies as tragic, not malicious.Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Tips for Anyone Who Doesn’t Know How to Relax Get more of SELF's great service journalism delivered right to your inbox.Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Dec. 2024
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Corcoran delivered his final words before taking his last breath.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Give up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20up. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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