1
as in stopped
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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as in handed
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 given over
Beyond America's VetDogs, the Amazin' Mets Foundation has given over $22 million to nonprofits in their own backyard and beyond, wherever a Met steps to the plate or takes the mound.
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Pat Mueller,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
More screen time is given over to her burgeoning friendship with firebrand suffragette Mary, played by singer Lily Allen in a deliberately anachronistic performance — her forthright speech and manner beamed in directly from the 21st century.
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Guy Lodge,
Variety,
3 June 2026
That entire entertainment district will be given over to World Cup activities, with restaurants, bars and the market courtyard broadcasting the 104 matches.
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Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
Passengers sit two to a private booth, behind mashrabiya-style screens, with the rest of the carriage given over to a bar and lounge.
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Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
All our political capacities are given over to this one monopoly of the nation-state, which has stripped us of every other kind.
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Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Much of the house is given over to recreation, including an indoor basketball court, bowling alley, golf simulator, full gym, and a spa with sauna and steam room.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
The sandy beach stretches on for miles, much of which is given over to beach clubs.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Most available space will be given over to offices, plus there will be a boutique hotel and private outdoor terraces.
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Adam Williams
april 21,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2026
Pat Mueller,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
More screen time is given over to her burgeoning friendship with firebrand suffragette Mary, played by singer Lily Allen in a deliberately anachronistic performance — her forthright speech and manner beamed in directly from the 21st century.
—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
3 June 2026
That entire entertainment district will be given over to World Cup activities, with restaurants, bars and the market courtyard broadcasting the 104 matches.
—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
Passengers sit two to a private booth, behind mashrabiya-style screens, with the rest of the carriage given over to a bar and lounge.
—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
All our political capacities are given over to this one monopoly of the nation-state, which has stripped us of every other kind.
—
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Much of the house is given over to recreation, including an indoor basketball court, bowling alley, golf simulator, full gym, and a spa with sauna and steam room.
—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
The sandy beach stretches on for miles, much of which is given over to beach clubs.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Most available space will be given over to offices, plus there will be a boutique hotel and private outdoor terraces.
—
Adam Williams
april 21,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for given over
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Large car rally disrupted in Baltimore Police said 36 traffic citations were issued and 54 vehicles were stopped after a large gathering of vehicles in the 1000 block of Wilson Drive in South Baltimore.
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The victim in the latest attack had stopped to swim with her boyfriend and friend in the Econlockhatchee River just north of Orlando Sunday afternoon when the alligator bit her, the FWC said in a press briefing.
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Claus trudged to the monitor, watched the foul on an agonizing loop and promptly handed Balogun a red card.
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Channel 4 has unveiled its commissioning structure for the post-Ian Katz era, with Louisa Compton and Kiran Nataraja handed big promotions.
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Kyle Stowers went 4-for-5 with two homers, three RBI and three runs for the Marlins, who halted a two-game slide.
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The third round was halted for about an hour because of a late storm.
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His request for a release from the club was denied, and he was instead transferred to a different club in the same city.
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Records seized during a May 1 search warrant showed that at least 918 dogs were transferred or surrendered to Miranda’s Rescue between January 2025 and April 2026.
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Soon after then-President Nicolás Maduro was captured by the US in January, Venezuela ended Cuba’s long-standing medical mission in the country, cutting off a key resource in underserved communities.
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On the way to the oyster farm, Luke asks about a ring Joy is wearing, which turns out to be from an engagement that ended badly.
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Pushing out Cook, a key Fed policymaker who votes on interest rates, could have given Trump an opportunity to appoint a replacement more aligned with his push for lower borrowing costs.
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Gakpo’s partner Noa van der Bij posted about the loss on social media on Saturday and Gakpo has been given time off to spend with family who are staying near the team base in Kansas City as the Netherlands compete in the World Cup.
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In it, Pearson delivered an opening monologue about his desire to quit dancing.
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Two years into what was intended to be a seven-year apprenticeship, Walton quit and followed his siblings south.
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Green's office started seeing dozens of properties turned over to different LLCs.
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The store turned over its windows and breezeway in the 59th Street flagship to the activewear brand, resulting in sales that more than doubled its past volume, Newell said.
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“Given over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20over. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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