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as in dedicates
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 applies
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 devotes
The show devotes a lot of screen time to the fallout from a particular revelation and the subsequent efforts to smoke out the mole.
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Kate Lavelle, Glamour, 18 May 2026
One person who knows him told the FT that Putin devotes 70% of his day to the war and only 30% to other duties, including the economy.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Footer devotes several chapters to his prolific London theatrical work, relying mainly on the record left by reviewers.
—Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
The Scorecard devotes considerable analysis to what's been happening in schools since the end of the pandemic, from 2022 through the spring of 2025.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 13 May 2026
Teddy currently devotes his time to Turner Enterprises and has served on the board of several organizations.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Illinois devotes significant resources to recruiting overseas to bring in their large international contingent — including Croatian twin centers Tomislav and Zvonimir Ivišić and freshman forward David Mirković.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
McGrath devotes a whole chapter to lunch.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The show devotes significant time to the three consultants’ past hardships as well as their ongoing bond, and that’s crystallized in a moving segment about Alexander’s harrowing recovery after a devastating stroke in 2022.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 2026
Kate Lavelle, Glamour, 18 May 2026
One person who knows him told the FT that Putin devotes 70% of his day to the war and only 30% to other duties, including the economy.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Footer devotes several chapters to his prolific London theatrical work, relying mainly on the record left by reviewers.
—Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
The Scorecard devotes considerable analysis to what's been happening in schools since the end of the pandemic, from 2022 through the spring of 2025.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 13 May 2026
Teddy currently devotes his time to Turner Enterprises and has served on the board of several organizations.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Illinois devotes significant resources to recruiting overseas to bring in their large international contingent — including Croatian twin centers Tomislav and Zvonimir Ivišić and freshman forward David Mirković.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
McGrath devotes a whole chapter to lunch.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The show devotes significant time to the three consultants’ past hardships as well as their ongoing bond, and that’s crystallized in a moving segment about Alexander’s harrowing recovery after a devastating stroke in 2022.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotes
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Connected by a transparent spiral staircase, the boutique-style closet dedicates separate levels to shoes, clothing, and additional storage, even incorporating a gift-wrapping area.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Atkinson dedicates the record to the French rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
7 May 2026
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The measure applies only to the Senate, not the House, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two chambers over responsibility for funding the federal government.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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This applies especially for pets, because the algae can be extremely dangerous to their health.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Opportunities to attend the Rolling Stone Residency will be available to Rolling Stone Readers as well as for redemption through SkyMiles Experiences, Delta’s platform that gives its loyalty Members access to once-in-a-lifetime experiences.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
18 May 2026
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The design also gives Reebok a baseline to grow from.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Devotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotes. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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