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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
Every board meeting is devoting a significant amount of time to the succession question, the source said.
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Anirban Sen,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
While his once-promising political career was over, Profumo earned a measure of redemption by devoting the rest of his life to charitable work and in being named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1975.
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Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 June 2026
Jessica Chastain is aces as the CIA analyst devoting every waking moment to his capture, and director Kathryn Bigelow deftly depicts the cost of war and single-minded obsession.
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Kevin P. Sullivan,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
These days, those same thinkers describe their object of study as Unidentified Aerial Phenomena—and universities, governmental agencies, and independent groups are devoting serious resources to finally getting to the bottom of whether extraterrestrials really are out there.
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Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
19 June 2026
But to avoid being stretched too much, defined as devoting more than 30% of their pay to housing, their income should be closer to $250,000.
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Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
17 June 2026
That’s easier said than done, especially when organizations are devoting far more resources to AI tools than to helping employees adapt to them.
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Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
In devoting such deep focus, Hockney, who died Thursday at the age of 88, restored something that had been lost in that original image.
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Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
The famous star of stage and screen was an outspoken opponent of fascism before World War II, devoting his time and money to relief groups aiding victims of Nazi Germany.
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Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Anirban Sen,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
While his once-promising political career was over, Profumo earned a measure of redemption by devoting the rest of his life to charitable work and in being named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1975.
—
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 June 2026
Jessica Chastain is aces as the CIA analyst devoting every waking moment to his capture, and director Kathryn Bigelow deftly depicts the cost of war and single-minded obsession.
—
Kevin P. Sullivan,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
These days, those same thinkers describe their object of study as Unidentified Aerial Phenomena—and universities, governmental agencies, and independent groups are devoting serious resources to finally getting to the bottom of whether extraterrestrials really are out there.
—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
19 June 2026
But to avoid being stretched too much, defined as devoting more than 30% of their pay to housing, their income should be closer to $250,000.
—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
17 June 2026
That’s easier said than done, especially when organizations are devoting far more resources to AI tools than to helping employees adapt to them.
—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
In devoting such deep focus, Hockney, who died Thursday at the age of 88, restored something that had been lost in that original image.
—
Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
The famous star of stage and screen was an outspoken opponent of fascism before World War II, devoting his time and money to relief groups aiding victims of Nazi Germany.
—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devoting
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So dedicating the space entirely to TV-watching is doing it a disservice, says Lindsey Walsh of Lindsey Walsh Interiors.
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John Sotter has spent decades doing exactly that, dedicating his professional life to the mission of improving floor safety and reducing the risk of injuries that can alter lives in an instant.
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Normally, credit bureaus tally any credit checks within a 45-day period as one credit check, and your credit score shouldn't go down more than several points when applying to multiple lenders.
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Madonna divorced from Guy Ritchie in 2008, before applying to adopt Mercy, and her adoption application was initially rejected by the courts.
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The Athletics beat the Dodgers 7-1 on Wednesday night, giving the West Sacramento team its only win of the series with the Dodgers, winners of the past two World Series, failing to secure a three-game sweep.
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Another prohibits giving lectures in public parks without city permission.
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Blackstone is committing $5 billion in initial equity to the venture, with plans to bring 500 megawatts of capacity online by 2027 and scale from there.
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Limited runs allow film and television stars to enjoy a turn on the stage without committing to a nine-month contract.
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Hyundai is addressing the issue by allowing drivers to bring their Tucsons into authorized dealers for free instrument panel cluster software updates.
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The historic housing bill, which took effect Wednesday, was written in hopes of addressing California’s housing crisis.
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“Devoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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