1
as in to stop
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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2
as in to leave
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 give over
When thinking about migration is separated from thinking about people–and our histories–as these villains so cleverly achieve, the challenge of migration can be given over to cruelty.
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Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Last year, the company gave over 500,000 GBP to environmental and social causes.
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, has become a prominent philanthropist in recent years, giving over $19 billion to hundreds of different organizations since 2019.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 13 May 2025
Other programs include the Renaissance Scholar’s program and, most recently, their LA Fire Relief Fund, which gave over $3 million to families who The Eaton Fires impacted in January, which Knowles shares has been a rewarding and fulfilling experience.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Last year, the company gave over 500,000 GBP to environmental and social causes.
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, has become a prominent philanthropist in recent years, giving over $19 billion to hundreds of different organizations since 2019.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 13 May 2025
Other programs include the Renaissance Scholar’s program and, most recently, their LA Fire Relief Fund, which gave over $3 million to families who The Eaton Fires impacted in January, which Knowles shares has been a rewarding and fulfilling experience.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give over
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The toddler stopped crying about 15 minutes after she had been put down for a nap.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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The black box stopped recording a few seconds later.—
Clara McMichael,
ABC News,
11 July 2025
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While Drake has continued with subtle jabs in his music, Pusha appears content with leaving their rivalry in the past.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
15 July 2025
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Social media videos showed dramatic scenes of floodwater pouring into Manhattan subway stations and buses left stranded by rising water in towns such as Scotch Plains, New Jersey.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Nissan Stadium's weather policy states that if lightning strikes within eight miles of the stage, the venue must cease the concert and ask show-goers to shelter in place.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
18 July 2025
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Parrot Jungle ceased operations in Pinecrest and its birds and staff made the move to Miami with the opening of Jungle Island in 2003.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
18 July 2025
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Foxx has centered her criticism on establishment Democrats circling the wagons for establishment candidates, noting that three senior Democratic members of Congress died within the first six months of Trump’s second term, handing Republicans a larger advantage.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The Supreme Court has handed Trump one victory after another in his effort to remake the federal government, after lower courts have found the administration’s actions probably violate federal law.—
Mark Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Wayfair’s four-day flash sale ends on Friday, July 11, so keep scrolling to shop even more deals on outdoor furniture and decor below.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Texas Rangers: Milton Bradley, 2008 Bradley had ended the previous season, with the Padres, by tearing his ACL while being restrained by manager Bud Black during an umpire argument.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Like the 50 other judges fired within the last six months, the union said, the judges who received the most recent notices were not given a reason for the terminations.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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April 8, 2025 ICE has been given access to taxpayer information to help identify and target immigrants for deportation.—
Larry David,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Due to the storm damage, the city of Plainfield said that its city pools and parks are closed on Tuesday for inspection and safety assessment, while services at the Plainfield Senior Center are halted.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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In an unsigned order on Monday, the top court temporarily lifted a lower court ruling from May that indefinitely paused the layoffs and reinstated those who were let go, while also halting President Donald Trump’s Executive Order from March which called for the department to be closed down.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Osorio-Piedra will now be held without bond in the Detention Center until he can be transferred to the state Department of Corrections.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
11 July 2025
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When nobody claimed him, he was transferred to the Rancho Coastal Humane Society through Friends of County Animal Shelters.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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“Give over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20over. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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