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as in to relinquish
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
was in so much debt he had to give up his house and move into a cheaper apartment
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as in to abandon
to stop doing (something) permanently
I hope you won't give up playing the piano
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as in to succumb
to yield to the control or power of enemy forces
with the prospect of a renewed enemy attack, the regiment decided to simply give up
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as in to indulge
to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly
even in the darkest days of her troubled marriage, she refused to give herself up to feelings of utter hopelessness
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Recent Examples of give up
But becoming part of a couple meant giving up a part of himself, and when the relationship ended, Reubens made two decisions: to hide his sexuality and to forgo future romantic relationships.
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Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 22 May 2025
Marquez pitched seven innings, giving up two runs (one earned) on four hits.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 22 May 2025
Spinning off the games division, however, doesn’t mean Niantic is giving up the firehose, the company said.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Listen to this article ROUNDUP Baseball Shea Cote struck out six and gave up one run over five and two-thirds innings pitched, while Jacob Getchell went 2-for-3 with two RBI as Whitman-Hanson (12-7) defeated New Bedford 6-3 in a nonleague matchup.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 22 May 2025
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Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 22 May 2025
Marquez pitched seven innings, giving up two runs (one earned) on four hits.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 22 May 2025
Spinning off the games division, however, doesn’t mean Niantic is giving up the firehose, the company said.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Listen to this article ROUNDUP Baseball Shea Cote struck out six and gave up one run over five and two-thirds innings pitched, while Jacob Getchell went 2-for-3 with two RBI as Whitman-Hanson (12-7) defeated New Bedford 6-3 in a nonleague matchup.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give up
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In the end, Piastri was forced to relinquish second place too as his teammate Lando Norris swept past him on newer, faster tires once all the cars had bunched up at the end of the race behind the safety car.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
18 May 2025
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There are any number of reasons why owners may choose to relinquish a pet.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
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Elder Scrolls Online, like any other MMO, is the type of game many players spend hundreds of even thousands of hours playing over the course of several years, so asking them to abandon an account with that type of legacy just to play with someone on another platform is a very big ask.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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How private resorts are changing travel Final boarding call for free bags at Southwest as airline abandons a cherished perk Travel Troubeshooter: Denied boarding on my flight home.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Test cricket’s older generation is succumbing to Father Time.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Quickly: In Oklahoma City, the Timberwolves succumbed to a masterclass in Thunderology, in which the young juggernauts fell behind early, rebounded, played incessant defense and saw Shai Gilgeous-Alexander work his foul-merchant magic.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Their admirably robust menu indulges coastal cravings via seasonal oysters and Gulf shrimp while appeasing land lovers with steakhouse favorites and handmade pastas.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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This multicultural circus indulges the racial stereotyping that should be Hwang’s subject.—
Armond White,
National Review,
21 May 2025
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In many prison camps, the lowest level of security in the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), cell phones are so prevalent that those who recently surrender can have one within days of arriving on the compound.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Calvin Faucher surrendered six runs without securing a single out and Lake Bachar gave up three more as the Cubs posted eight runs on eight hits in the decisive sixth inning of a 14-1 Marlins’ loss at loanDepot park.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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For example, quitting is one of the hardest moments to avoid tears.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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When an instance of misconduct is alleged and the investigation begins to make some headway, the police or corrections officer might quit or retire.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
24 May 2025
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This global sourcing approach, along with its main customer base focused in North America, renders Lowe’s susceptible to trade disruptions and tariffs.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Every explosion, landscape, and detail is rendered with breathtaking clarity, making your gaming sessions more immersive than ever.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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Satellites can now deliver frequent, high-resolution (30 cm) imagery, enhanced with change detection algorithms.—
Abhishek Singh,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The central bank is expected to deliver another rate cut in June.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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“Give up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20up. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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