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as in to dedicate
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 to apply
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 devote
The New Jersey native has devoted the better part of his life to pizza after being struck by inspiration on a trip to Naples in his youth.
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
Rogers says that work means devoting herself to these kids and investing time in their families.
—Brady Williams, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The city devoted $1 million in federal American Rescue Plan funding to implement the program, including the release of an online registry for properties and hiring staff at the Department of Public Health and Wellness to manage the rollout.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Officials say that deterrent is why cases of ineligible people casting ballots are incredibly rare — a fact that's become increasingly apparent as more and more states devote resources to uncovering the few people that slip through the cracks every election.
—Miles Parks, NPR, 28 June 2025
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
Rogers says that work means devoting herself to these kids and investing time in their families.
—Brady Williams, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The city devoted $1 million in federal American Rescue Plan funding to implement the program, including the release of an online registry for properties and hiring staff at the Department of Public Health and Wellness to manage the rollout.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Officials say that deterrent is why cases of ineligible people casting ballots are incredibly rare — a fact that's become increasingly apparent as more and more states devote resources to uncovering the few people that slip through the cracks every election.
—Miles Parks, NPR, 28 June 2025
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Interoperability frees employees from repetitive tasks and enables them to dedicate their time to creativity, strategic thinking and high-value problem-solving.—
Cynthia Tee,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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And these options are on the table: in Texas, voters will decide in November whether to dedicate an additional $1 billion annually to the state’s Water Fund, money that could be used to support flood resilience.—
Katharine Hayhoe,
Time,
10 July 2025
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As my Organizational Behavior professor at INSEAD, Kets de Vries challenged us to think about how to apply principles, not just learn them.—
Melanie Hughes,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The same applies to travelers with mobility concerns.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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The ranges are sourced from quarterly tax documents, and employers must give their permission for the department to release their names.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
14 July 2025
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The Dallas Mavericks gave fans their first look at Cooper Flagg through the first two games of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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Jelly Roll will be honored with the ACM lifting lives award, which recognizes a country music artist, duo/group or industry member who has devoted themselves to improving lives through music and is committed to serving others.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
9 July 2025
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Before committing, ask yourself: • Can this be solved with a software-only solution, such as a mobile app?—
Alex Gudilko,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Greg Mingo, a graduate of P.E.I. who received clemency from then Governor Andrew Cuomo in 2021, after forty years of incarceration, has spent the time since his release engaged in activism on behalf of the incarcerated and the recently released.—
Brooke Allen,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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The squad have spent the past week in nearby New York City, holed up in a hotel on affluent Fifth Avenue but occasionally allowed out to explore Manhattan between training sessions.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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“Devote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devote. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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