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as in to dedicate
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 to apply
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 devote
Wilson's Climate Change Activism Beyond his recent push to spotlight paramedics and emergency medicine, Wilson has devoted much of his post-The Office career to climate advocacy, serving as a founding director of Climate Basecamp alongside professor Gail Whiteman.
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Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
America’s 660 million acres of public land now have a news organization devoted entirely to them.
—Abigail Wise, Outside, 11 Sep. 2025
Moscow has devoted considerable resources, manpower, and political will to its invasion of the country next door.
—Jeremy Shapiro, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
What a magical formula that turned out to be, and for the next 20 years PEOPLE has avidly covered the dance competition, devoting countless interviews to the stars and the pros competing for glory.
—Charlotte Triggs, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
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Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
America’s 660 million acres of public land now have a news organization devoted entirely to them.
—Abigail Wise, Outside, 11 Sep. 2025
Moscow has devoted considerable resources, manpower, and political will to its invasion of the country next door.
—Jeremy Shapiro, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
What a magical formula that turned out to be, and for the next 20 years PEOPLE has avidly covered the dance competition, devoting countless interviews to the stars and the pros competing for glory.
—Charlotte Triggs, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devote
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Kirk’s zeal caught the attention of Bill Montgomery, a businessman and Tea Party activist, who urged him to forgo college and dedicate himself fully to political organizing.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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The architecture of the building, which was dedicated in 1973 and designated as a National Shrine in 2000, also holds meaning.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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With this certification program, employees can take short learning breaks and access ready-to-apply AI content on demand, instantly increasing their AI acumen.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The other end of the spectrum are breaks that happen when a single application of force is applied to the bone.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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What was meant to be a moment of silence for Kirk on the floor of the House of Representatives on Wednesday evening soon gave way to flashes of a vitriolic political divide that would escalate in the aftermath of the 31-year-old’s death.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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The development pool is designed to give younger players access to daily practices, training sessions and a dedicated performance staff.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Hamas is a genocidal terrorist organization committed to Israel’s destruction.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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But within those few episodes is a devastating story about a young boy who commits a horrendous crime that unfolds in excruciating detail, with each episode consisting of a single long shot.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Ford dropped it from the Explorer’s retail lineup, but continues to offer it in police vehicles, which benefit from its ability to power AC and other accessories without running the engine when parked, as patrol vehicles often spend lots of time doing.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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California’s legal fight to get those funds back–which hadn’t been spent–will take months if not years to resolve.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Devote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devote. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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