1
as in obedience
a bending to the authority or control of another
not given to unquestioning submission, he often came in conflict with his superiors
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as in surrender
the usually forced yielding of one's person or possessions to the control of another
the judge ordered the submission of all of the company's records to the prosecutors
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Recent Examples of submission
On November 4, folks from each organization will share insights into their programs as well as eligibility requirements, submission deadlines, and tips for creating standout applications.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Slamdance awarded more than $18,000 in prizes and creative resources to the talented winners who emerged from a competitive pool of more than 4,200 submissions.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2025
After the announcement of the competition, 235 teams of architects, artists and designers stated their intention to compete, but only 172 sent in submissions.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
Your submission will be governed by our general Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
—NPR, 28 Oct. 2025
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Slamdance awarded more than $18,000 in prizes and creative resources to the talented winners who emerged from a competitive pool of more than 4,200 submissions.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2025
After the announcement of the competition, 235 teams of architects, artists and designers stated their intention to compete, but only 172 sent in submissions.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
Your submission will be governed by our general Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
—NPR, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for submission
Noun
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Dogs begin by mastering basic obedience before moving on to specialized tasks that support their handler’s unique needs.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Initially, bedtime stories tended to be moralistic tales designed to reinforce obedience and proper behavior.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Saturn in Scorpio teaches you that transformation begins with surrender, and that true strength requires vulnerability.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Saraceno said that Ozzy came to the shelter as a surrender back in May 2024, along with his brother Bark.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Therefore, thorough cleaning, separate production runs, or even prohibiting the chemical in question altogether may be necessary for compliance.—
Sophie Benson,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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In essence, the initiative tests whether a tougher line on visa compliance can protect American jobs without undermining the innovation those same visas have long supported.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Submission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submission. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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