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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
Advertisement The contrast was on display in the session’s opening moments, when Annalena Baerbock, the General Assembly’s president, urged delegates not to give in to despair about the institution’s shortcomings.
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Nik Popli, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Then, as the Steelers swarmed, Maye gave in to his playmaking impulse again — the same that had just kept the Patriots afloat — and lost the ball trying a hopeless pitch to TreVeyon Henderson.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
The resolution referenced an interview that Omar gave in the aftermath of Kirk’s assassination, but did not quote her own words.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 20 Sep. 2025
Blair resisted at first, but eventually gave in to the belief that they were meant to be together.
—Emily Exton, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
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Nik Popli, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Then, as the Steelers swarmed, Maye gave in to his playmaking impulse again — the same that had just kept the Patriots afloat — and lost the ball trying a hopeless pitch to TreVeyon Henderson.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
The resolution referenced an interview that Omar gave in the aftermath of Kirk’s assassination, but did not quote her own words.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 20 Sep. 2025
Blair resisted at first, but eventually gave in to the belief that they were meant to be together.
—Emily Exton, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give in
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Bin Laden outlasted Bellevue, too, before succumbing.—
Ben McGrath,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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There have been moments where Marr and Morrissey nearly succumbed to the pressure.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
29 Sep. 2025
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Both sides will submit fuller legal arguments and the Department of Homeland Security may be ordered to produce its internal decision record.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Residents of Los Angeles County must submit an application to the LACSD.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
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Privately, political operatives from both sides concede that government shutdowns are bad for both parties.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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However, de Apziazu conceded streamers’ ambition and budgets are still leading to market-leading productions, even if fewer of them are made.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Cowboys’ defense may have reached its lowest point last week against the Bears, surrendering 31 points, four touchdown passes and a 60 percent success rate on third downs.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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It’s been a rough couple of years and an uneven few weeks for the Broncos’ secondary, which often finds itself on the receiving end of criticism for surrendering big plays and big passing yards.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Give in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20in. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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