1
as in to stop
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
his wife suggested that he give over working such long hours if it was making him so unhappy
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2
as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
gave over his entire savings to an investor
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Recent Examples of give over
Svalbard is governed by a 1920 treaty that gives over 40 countries, including Russia, China and the U.S., equal rights to live and do business there.
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Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The exhibition’s title came to fruition from a speech Catlett gave over five decades ago; underscoring its main themes; standing as a testament to Catlett’s commitment to social change.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Mar. 2025
Art environments are the typically fantastical creations of artists working outside of the mainstream who give over their entire homes and yards to their creative pursuits.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
The Elections & Registration Office staff moved into the former Mexican restaurant from a smaller space in the basement of the Porter County Administration Building which has been given over to expansion of the health department.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
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Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The exhibition’s title came to fruition from a speech Catlett gave over five decades ago; underscoring its main themes; standing as a testament to Catlett’s commitment to social change.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Mar. 2025
Art environments are the typically fantastical creations of artists working outside of the mainstream who give over their entire homes and yards to their creative pursuits.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
The Elections & Registration Office staff moved into the former Mexican restaurant from a smaller space in the basement of the Porter County Administration Building which has been given over to expansion of the health department.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give over
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Shortly after Braun’s executive order, the Indiana Department of Health told local health departments to stop accepting requests to change genders on birth certificates.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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But, the good news, Wolf says, is that steroid treatments can stop the progression of the disease.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Where shopping secondhand reduces the amount of clothing sent to the landfill every year, buying new clothing modeled after 2000s trends leaves real vintage clothes to go to waste.—
Molly Gregory,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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Thousands left in divestitures, including the sale or spin-offs of Iams pet food, Duracell batteries and a large portfolio of more than 40 beauty brands, including Clairol and Wella hair coloring and CoverGirl makeup.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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Which is yet another reason for politicians to cease trying to corrupt the brilliance of freely arrived at price signals.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Historic vote guts public media nationally On May 1, Trump issued an executive order instructing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the private nonprofit that manages the federal money for public media, to cease funding of NPR and PBS.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
30 July 2025
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Earlier that month, Dobie students, teachers and families learned the district is considering closing their 51-year-old campus or handing it over to a charter operator in the fall as a preemptive measure to stave off severe state sanctions.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Oswego County locals say the sheriff’s patrol is stopping Latino drivers for minor or unprovable violations, then handing them over to Border Patrol.—
Mina Aguilar,
New York Daily News,
29 July 2025
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Their figures blew away the totals of each of the other five National League teams that would make the playoffs if the season ended today.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
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Originally, the it was supposed to end 24 hours ago, when northerly winds were predicted to move the smoke back up north.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Sullivan's unique blend of contemporary R&B, soul, gospel and reggae influences gave quiet storm, late-night radio vibes, especially as a vibrant orange and red sunset transformed the upbeat evening into a moody night illuminated by smartphone flashlights.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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Pro Bowl quarterback Matthew Stafford was expected to miss the first handful of practices with a sore back, but head coach Sean McVay gave an update on Stafford's status on Saturday that likely has Rams fans at least a little concerned.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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Soon after announcing the tariffs, Mr. Trump halted them for 90 days, in a pause that was set to expire in early July.—
Lazaro Gamio,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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First, income convergence between Black and white Americans largely halted.—
Idrees Kahloon,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Griner was transferred to a Russian penal colony roughly 300 miles outside of Moscow after being sentenced to nine years in prison.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
23 July 2025
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More than 1,800 files were transferred after Gong had already accepted a position with one of the company's competitors.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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