gave up

past tense of give up
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as in indulged
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 Synonyms for gave up
Verb
  • Approximately 30 vehicles left abandoned on Sunset and Palisades will be moved by the county to provide clear access, the fire department said.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
  • As thousands were evacuated from the area, the streets were clogged, and some people simply abandoned their cars without leaving their keys behind.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • While many plants have succumbed to winter’s sleep, there are still plenty of flowers to keep your gardens lively and vases full.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Duran, however, succumbed to his injuries two days later.
    Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • When the Nazi Reich surrendered, Eisenhower commented the war was over, but not won.
    Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Eagles hadn’t surrendered more than 23 points since their 33-16 loss to the Tampa Buccaneers in Week 4.
    Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Advances in technology have rendered phishing more accessible to cybercriminals.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Initially hopeful for a recovery and return to racing, the extent and persistence of his injuries rendered that aspiration unattainable.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Examples include quitting a bad habit, getting in shape or learning a new skill.
    Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Chicago’s defense has mostly quit, so Seattle QB Geno Smith will have a big game.
    Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 29 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Minx’s reprieve was short-lived with season 2 being felled by limited press opportunities during the 2023 strikes — and sadly, third chances aren’t really a thing.
    EW Staff, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • He was felled by a lightning quick Jofra Archer bouncer that smashed into the grille, but still scored a match-saving 59.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Sign up to get The Bounce, the essential NBA newsletter from Zach Harper and The Athletic staff, delivered free to your inbox.
    John Hollinger, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The College Football Playoff delivered plenty of excitement during its quarterfinal matchups from December 31 to January 2.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • According to measurements submitted to the weather service, snowfall totals ranged between 8 and 13 inches in the Kansas City area.
    Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The application deadline has been extended to January 24, 2025, with prescreening requirements — ranging from two original rap songs, four original beats, a turntable performance, or a beatbox performance — submitted by video before a live audition.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Gave up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave%20up. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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