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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 fund will also give up to $10,000 to replace equipment and up to $2,000 for mental health support.
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Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
ByteDance is a homegrown champion in the tech space, and Le predicts the government would be unlikely to give up the global competitiveness its ownership of TikTok affords.
—Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 9 Jan. 2025
The Panthers had to give up what turned out to only be a fifth-round pick to get Mayfield, who like Darnold would be playing on an expiring contract.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
According to Drive Research, 23% of adults give up on their New Year's goals by the end of the first week of January.
—Amy Slenker-Smith, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
ByteDance is a homegrown champion in the tech space, and Le predicts the government would be unlikely to give up the global competitiveness its ownership of TikTok affords.
—Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 9 Jan. 2025
The Panthers had to give up what turned out to only be a fifth-round pick to get Mayfield, who like Darnold would be playing on an expiring contract.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
According to Drive Research, 23% of adults give up on their New Year's goals by the end of the first week of January.
—Amy Slenker-Smith, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give up
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Textor would choose to relinquish his position on the Palace board in the event that Sportsbank’s investment in Eagle is completed.Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Angela later relinquished the creative director title.Clare Fisher, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Barney and Nutmeg are believed to have been abandoned in the Clinton Township area.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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Vigny did in fact abandon the literary rat race for his country estate and quit publishing while continuing to write for himself.Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 4 Jan. 2025
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According to Bessette, Gonzalez succumbed to his injuries shortly after arriving at the hospital and was pronounced dead.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2025
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The starling succumbed to competition and predation.Scott Travers, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Venus in Aquarius is also dazzling your second house of self-confidence, encouraging you to indulge a little, so treat yourself to something luxurious.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Winter calls for cozy cashmere pieces, and for all of those who want to indulge this season, here’s an edit of womenswear pieces in neutral hues, which, as Aman Essentials says, celebrates nature’s simplicity and purity.Felicity Carter, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Williams faces a Minnesota top-five run defense that just surrendered a four-touchdown game to Lions back Jahmyr Gibbs. —Scott Phillips Expert picks (Photo of Josh Allen: Harry How / Getty Images) Get all-access to exclusive stories.The Athletic, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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These dynamics are less about control and more about surrendering to the moment, being in tune with each other’s needs, and deepening your connection.Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 Jan. 2025
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Examples include quitting a bad habit, getting in shape or learning a new skill.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 31 Dec. 2024
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Chicago’s defense has mostly quit, so Seattle QB Geno Smith will have a big game.Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 29 Dec. 2024
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The Visual Medium Has a Message How does the medium in which an image is rendered, its materiality, shape our perception of the subject matter?JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
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Some have suggested a reduction of as much as 95% in nicotine from what's currently found on the market, essentially rendering them nonaddictive.Tina Reed, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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Still, Howard has to deliver the ball accurately and on time if Ohio State wants to win.Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Biden plans to deliver two major speeches before leaving office.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Give up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20up. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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