DEDICATING Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

dedicating

verb

present participle of dedicate

as in devoting

to keep or intend for a special purpose a young attorney who has decided to dedicate her career to helping the poor receive justice

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Recent Examples of dedicating Many states are offering the chance to impact conservation and wildlife as well, through ballot measures focused on things like dedicating more money to habitat protection or mitigating the impacts of climate change. — Neel Dhanesha, Vox, 23 Oct. 2026 The Duo’s inner screen is best used when dedicating the whole thing to a single app like Netflix. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026 Stiles performed last during DWTS’ live show on Tuesday, dedicating her contemporary routine to the late Heath Ledger, who died in January 2008 following an accidental overdose. — Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2026 Maura Higgins is dedicating her dance to the entire nation of Ireland. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026 Stiles is dedicating a dance to Ledger on Dancing With the Stars. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 20 Oct. 2026 See what each couple will be performing and dedicating their dances to below. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 While traditional spa retreats still have their place, there’s a case for dedicating an entire trip to being a beginner, then continuing to build those skills at home. — Julia Eskins, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 The Chicago archdiocese recognized Rubey's work this year by dedicating in his honor a memorial to the lives lost to suicide and their surviving families. — Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026

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Amanpour did not offer a reason for her departure, devoting most of her memo to thanking the production crews who worked with her over the years.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
The impact could be significant in terms of medical costs and devoting more funding toward actual care rather than other costs.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

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Republicans are prioritizing efforts to save their Senate majority over saving the House majority, while Democrats are capitalizing on opportunities in conservative areas, Fowler says.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026
The survey’s proponents can also point to competing demands—such as housing, medical costs, and support for family members—as real constraints on saving, even for higher earners.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

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