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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
Even with hearing aids, says Francis, the work of trying to listen can sometimes be so exhausting and frustrating that people just give up.
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Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 2 Feb. 2025
In a game against Palisades, the Comets gave up 19 consecutive points in the first quarter before rallying for victory.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2025
For example, with a Samsung Galaxy S23+, the manufacturer claims the camera can give up to 360 minutes of use from a single battery charge.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Feb. 2025
Garrido had given up the position following Alicia’s death, but rumors had lingered in school hallways about the game, and Nacho had reinvigorated it.
—Isabella Wandermurem, TIME, 31 Jan. 2025
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Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 2 Feb. 2025
In a game against Palisades, the Comets gave up 19 consecutive points in the first quarter before rallying for victory.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2025
For example, with a Samsung Galaxy S23+, the manufacturer claims the camera can give up to 360 minutes of use from a single battery charge.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Feb. 2025
Garrido had given up the position following Alicia’s death, but rumors had lingered in school hallways about the game, and Nacho had reinvigorated it.
—Isabella Wandermurem, TIME, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give up
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Trump is especially bitter that President Carter, in 1977, entered into agreement with Panama to relinquish control of the canal by the year 1999.—
Tracy Wilkinson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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Ellis hired his previous CBS Records colleague Gregg Geller, who José promptly put in charge of the Elvis Presley catalog, moving it over from Nashville, where Joe Galante was only too happy to relinquish it after the sales spike from Presley’s death in 1977 had cooled off.—
Roy Trakin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Feb. 2025
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They were allegedly left abandoned in an apartment when their family were evicted.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2025
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This idea must be fought, stopped, and abandoned completely!—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2025
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Almost 10 years after Jackie Collins succumbed to breast cancer at age 77, a Beverly Hills trophy estate best known as the longtime home of the bestselling British romance novelist and younger sister of actress Dame Joan Collins has popped up for sale with a substantial $66 million price tag.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2025
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Firefighters extricated the woman and transported her to the hospital, where she was treated but later succumbed to her injuries.—
Ryan Macasero,
The Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Their trip to Doha, Qatar, included cultural dinners, traditional garb, sightseeing, and hookah indulging, leaving Todd feeling right at home.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
29 Jan. 2025
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But the initial episodes get swept up in recapping the past few years of political events while indulging adult perspectives that feel outdated, if not outright regressive.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2025
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District Attorney Tony Clayton told The Associated Press that the mother surrendered to police on Friday.—
SARA CLINE AND GEOFF MULVIHILL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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The purge intensified Monday when, according to the New York Times, former IG office staffers were directed to surrender to their agencies work laptops, phones, parking decals, and ID cards.—
Andrew C. McCarthy,
National Review,
1 Feb. 2025
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White nurses were afraid of the disease, quit, and sought employment elsewhere rather than risk infection.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
8 Feb. 2025
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Businesses aren’t hiring as much, folks aren’t eager to quit, and those without jobs are staying on the sidelines for longer.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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Nonetheless, an underperforming album or run of singles can render even seemingly infallible artists to the khia asylum – like, say, post-Radical Optimism Dua Lipa.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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In comparison, Steel Nomad's regular (4K) and Light (1440p) subtests focus on APIs more commonly used for game development, like Metal, DirectX 12, and Vulkan, to assess gaming geometry and particle rendering speeds.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PCMAG,
10 Feb. 2025
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Monster Hunter World was a zenith for the franchise, delivering a superb and accessible action experience enjoyed by millions.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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Although this topical version doesn’t deliver the same intensely rejuvenating, literally skin-deep benefits as the injectable, the Rejuran Turnover Ampoule is a great, more affordable option for those who are needle-shy.—
Devon Abelman,
Allure,
11 Feb. 2025
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