given up (to)

past participle of give up (to)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for given up (to)
Verb
  • This is a Champagne house devoted exclusively to rose expressions, and the Petite Fleur is their more accessible offering.
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Nef devoted ninety-three pages, over forty percent of his book A Search for Civilization, to faith and religion.
    Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • With the pedal to the floor, all four tires spin and bite, launching this vehicle into a traffic with aplomb usually reserved for a fast roadster or motorcycle.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • My one tiny criticism of the overall package is reserved for the ear tips.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Barkley has 1,838 rushing yards through 15 games and is challenging the league’s single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards, set by Eric Dickerson in 1984.
    Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Cha-il’s prickly attitude doesn’t soften much despite the good example set by the naïve rookie auditor Han-soo (Lee Jung-ha).
    Simon Abrams, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Given up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.

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