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as in to succumb
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
give in and have some chocolate
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as in to submit
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
after withstanding hours of begging, their father finally gave in and let them go to the amusement park
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Recent Examples of give in
During his first legal battle with the press, in 2019, against the owners of The Mirror for hacking his phone, Harry became the first senior member of the royal family to give in-person testimony in a British court in more than 130 years.
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Ramy Inocencio, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
The final grants will be given in mid-February.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 18 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit initially sought $10 billion in damages, leading to concerns over the precedent Paramount could set for media companies by giving in to demands from the president.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
In many sanctuary cities, voters are asking Democratic leaders not to give in to the White House and its immigration agenda, so local leaders may have a strong incentive to dig in their heels.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 17 Jan. 2026
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Ramy Inocencio, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
The final grants will be given in mid-February.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 18 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit initially sought $10 billion in damages, leading to concerns over the precedent Paramount could set for media companies by giving in to demands from the president.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
In many sanctuary cities, voters are asking Democratic leaders not to give in to the White House and its immigration agenda, so local leaders may have a strong incentive to dig in their heels.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give in
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As a result, they’re almost guaranteed to succumb to dehydration within just a few hours.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Others gain freedom, only to succumb to longstanding health issues that were never addressed properly in prison.—
Yosha Gunasekera,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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As part of her inquiry, Garnett ordered federal prosecutors to provide her with a copy of the affidavit submitted to obtain a federal search warrant in the matter.—
MICHAEL R. SISAK,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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Even if Senate Republicans conceded to breaking up the funding package, the bills would be kicked back to the House of Representatives, which is on a weeklong recess.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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But even if Senate Republicans conceded to breaking up the funding package, the bills would be kicked back to the House of Representatives, which is on a weeklong recess.—
Lori Comstock,
The Providence Journal,
29 Jan. 2026
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In a 28-16 win over a dominant Texans defensive line, Campbell surrendered four quarterback pressures and two sacks, according to Pro Football Focus.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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After only eight interceptions in 17 regular-season games, Maye has surrendered six in just two playoff games.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Give in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20in. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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