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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
Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels, the saddest novel ever written, devotes some space to the description of just such a device, the earliest example of a fictional machine capable of writing.
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Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
But the governor also devotes several pages to providing his side of the story from the 2024 search for a vice-presidential candidate, after Harris wrote a detailed account of the traditionally secretive process, which included a less-than-warm meeting with Shapiro.
—Toluse Olorunnipa, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2026
So the book devotes an entire chapter to the topic.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 12 Jan. 2026
So prevalent is memorabilia fraud that the United States Postal Inspectors Service devotes an entire page on its website educating consumers how to protect themselves.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
My husband devotes many hours to baking all the desserts, shopping for food and drinks, and lavishly decorating the house.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
California devotes $108 billion annually to health and human services, supplemented by $124 billion in federal funding.
—Joshua Rauh, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
The long-time runner is discussing his new book, The Running Ground, which only devotes a few pages to his journalistic career.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Dec. 2025
Although the bulk of their cases are for animals that already have a home, the nonprofit also devotes resources to tackling feral cat colonies, including trapping felines, administering vaccines and treating medical problems.
—Magali Gauthier, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
But the governor also devotes several pages to providing his side of the story from the 2024 search for a vice-presidential candidate, after Harris wrote a detailed account of the traditionally secretive process, which included a less-than-warm meeting with Shapiro.
—Toluse Olorunnipa, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2026
So the book devotes an entire chapter to the topic.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 12 Jan. 2026
So prevalent is memorabilia fraud that the United States Postal Inspectors Service devotes an entire page on its website educating consumers how to protect themselves.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
My husband devotes many hours to baking all the desserts, shopping for food and drinks, and lavishly decorating the house.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
California devotes $108 billion annually to health and human services, supplemented by $124 billion in federal funding.
—Joshua Rauh, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
The long-time runner is discussing his new book, The Running Ground, which only devotes a few pages to his journalistic career.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Dec. 2025
Although the bulk of their cases are for animals that already have a home, the nonprofit also devotes resources to tackling feral cat colonies, including trapping felines, administering vaccines and treating medical problems.
—Magali Gauthier, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotes
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Santa Ana also imposes a local retail tax on cannabis, and dedicates that revenue to youth and prevention programs.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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Delightfully directed by former Berkeley Rep artistic director Tony Taccone, Ming-Trent proves a joyous performer who dedicates his play to balancing out every great element for an effective solo show.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2026
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But ultrarunning officials worry WADA may not be considering how point two—the ability to cause harm—applies to the unique demands of the sport.—
Dan England,
Outside,
5 Feb. 2026
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Avoiding paying the tax for this season delays when the Magic could get hit with the repeater tax, which applies to teams that have been above the league’s tax line for at least three of the previous four seasons.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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That gives Takaichi a clear path to deliver on her agenda over the coming years – until the next election in 2027.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The speech and debate clause, under Article 1, Section 6, of the Constitution, gives these members immunity from liability for defamation when reading the list of names aloud in court.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Devotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotes. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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