dedicated
adjective
ded·i·cat·ed
ˈde-di-ˌkā-təd 
also ˈde-ˌdē-
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: given over to a particular purpose
a dedicated Web server
The fees would be put into a dedicated fund for rebates that go directly to households and employers …—
Tim Brennan and Marc Breslow
Tim Brennan and Marc Breslow
dedicatedly
adverb
Examples of dedicated in a Sentence
a dedicated follower of the television show who wouldn't dream of missing an episode
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After catching this unexpected moment, Emily couldn’t resist sharing the footage on her dog’s dedicated TikTok account.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The Planning Commission’s recommendation to push the dedicated bus lanes to the first phase of development seems unlikely to appease those most concerned about future traffic congestion.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
To be so dedicated to still making new discoveries after working for over 70 years is unique and incredibly inspiring.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Our staff and dedicated team, all the vets are doing everything in our power to stop the spread and care for all of them.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The Planning Commission’s recommendation to push the dedicated bus lanes to the first phase of development seems unlikely to appease those most concerned about future traffic congestion.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
To be so dedicated to still making new discoveries after working for over 70 years is unique and incredibly inspiring.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Our staff and dedicated team, all the vets are doing everything in our power to stop the spread and care for all of them.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dedicated
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“Dedicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dedicated. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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