1
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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2
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
The Nobel Prizes are annual awards given in recognition for achievements in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, peace and economic sciences.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
But even after Wayans gives in to tears over ceding the spotlight, the scene cuts to him looking intimidatingly, perhaps triumphantly, into the camera.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Law firms, news outlets and universities have all given in to the president’s various demands during his first nine months in office.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
The form of a spider’s web is given in advance, determined by its species nature.
—Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
But even after Wayans gives in to tears over ceding the spotlight, the scene cuts to him looking intimidatingly, perhaps triumphantly, into the camera.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Law firms, news outlets and universities have all given in to the president’s various demands during his first nine months in office.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
The form of a spider’s web is given in advance, determined by its species nature.
—Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give in
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Everything has broken right for Egbuka since the moment he was drafted, with Chris Godwin having a setback from his 2024 injury, Jalen McMillan severely injuring his neck and then Mike Evans succumbing to his annual hamstring injury.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Some deer who succumb to the disease don't look sick, the state wildlife agency said.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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Only people with a true governmental or journalistic purpose would be able to request a lawmaker’s address, and journalists who want to do so would need to submit an application, a letter of authorization, and a declaration under penalty of perjury to an elections office.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Both films are also in the running for the 2026 Best International Feature Film Oscar, with Panahi’s Cannes Palme d’Or-winning Iranian French Luxembourgish co-production submitted by France, and Trier’s family drama entered by Norway.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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Still, even critics conceded his knack for packaging and marketing.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Alaska's City of Fairbanks Mayor David Pruhs, a Republican, conceded to Mindy O'Neall, a Democrat, in the mayoral election on Tuesday night.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Aside from a few brief side conversations, there wasn’t much to say after surrendering a season-high 379 passing yards to Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Lacy was later charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run with death and reckless operation of a vehicle and surrendered to police in mid-January.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Give in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20in. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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