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as in dedicating
to keep or intend for a special purpose
I conscientiously devote several hours every weekend to playing with my dog
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as in applying
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
planning a diplomatic career, she's been intensely devoting herself to the study of foreign languages in college
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Recent Examples of devoting
By the 1970s, editors tried to distinguish their op-ed pages from others, but most adopted the common practice of devoting most, if not all, of their op-ed pages to outside voices.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Nothing will ever undo the original sin, and devoting your life to ruining someone else’s is a loss for both of you.
—Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Tony has fully jumped into our theatre program devoting himself to straight plays and musical theatre.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
After devoting much of his LACMA tenure to construction projects, Govan sounds ready to take off his hard hat.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2026
Most Republicans are likely to line up behind the administration’s request, but Democrats are wary of devoting more money to an unpopular war effort that hasn’t been approved by Congress.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
For parents, devoting one-on-one time to children who are not in crisis, acknowledging their experiences, and validating their feelings without trying to fix them can make an enormous difference.
—Debra Manetta, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026
There are still young people out there who are devoting themselves to the craft.
—Outside, 23 Feb. 2026
That has meant finding a substitute for Savannah Guthrie and devoting substantial time at the top of every broadcast to analyzing the latest developments in the quest to find her relative.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Nothing will ever undo the original sin, and devoting your life to ruining someone else’s is a loss for both of you.
—Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Tony has fully jumped into our theatre program devoting himself to straight plays and musical theatre.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
After devoting much of his LACMA tenure to construction projects, Govan sounds ready to take off his hard hat.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2026
Most Republicans are likely to line up behind the administration’s request, but Democrats are wary of devoting more money to an unpopular war effort that hasn’t been approved by Congress.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
For parents, devoting one-on-one time to children who are not in crisis, acknowledging their experiences, and validating their feelings without trying to fix them can make an enormous difference.
—Debra Manetta, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026
There are still young people out there who are devoting themselves to the craft.
—Outside, 23 Feb. 2026
That has meant finding a substitute for Savannah Guthrie and devoting substantial time at the top of every broadcast to analyzing the latest developments in the quest to find her relative.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devoting
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Inspired by the way a cloud drifts on to hover over somewhere new, head chef Jens Madsen creates a seasonal menu, dedicating each year to the flavors of a specific region.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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At his Heisman Trophy ceremony in December, Fernando Mendoza shouted out his mother, dedicating the award to her.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The review process is expected to take 18 months and is part of a two-step process, which also includes applying for an operating license.—
Pippa Stevens,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Girod noted that by applying for relief, Guerra Sandoval was giving the government all her personal information — even fingerprints.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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Why then hesitate at giving people information about themselves that will actually change their life for the better?—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Zamora supports giving middle and high school communities the option to have an officer on campus at least part-time.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Kevin Gavin, 71, pleaded guilty to committing the killings, all in the same Powell Ave.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Iran and its allies are committing epic financial fraud in America.—
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FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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The event also raised funds for the Center for Food Equity in Medicine, a nonprofit addressing food insecurity among individuals with cancer and other life-altering illnesses.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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By addressing messes quickly and effectively, these types of products can help prevent stains, odors, and wear that often lead to deeper cleaning, repairs, or replacements.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Devoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoting. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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