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as in succumbed
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
one side finally capitulated when it became clear that they couldn't win the argument
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as in surrendered
to yield to the control or power of enemy forces
the city reluctantly capitulated to the invaders after a three-day siege
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Recent Examples of capitulated
From there, Liverpool capitulated.
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James Pearce, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Ties with teachers union Marking suggests in her email that the members of the board capitulated to SCTA demands instead of being fiscally responsible.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
This wouldn’t be another Venezuela that capitulated to America.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
Venice itself, deprived of Piedmontese naval support, capitulated in August.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
Those Maduro loyalists have capitulated to the same US demands Maduro refused.
—John Miller, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Additionally, some buyers who delayed purchases in hopes of a return to ultra-low rates have capitulated, accepting the current rates in the low-6% range as the new normal.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Still, the protesters have not capitulated.
—Shahrnush Parsipur, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces effectively capitulated to the Syrian government after suffering crushing losses from a major offensive.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 18 Jan. 2026
James Pearce, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Ties with teachers union Marking suggests in her email that the members of the board capitulated to SCTA demands instead of being fiscally responsible.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
This wouldn’t be another Venezuela that capitulated to America.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
Venice itself, deprived of Piedmontese naval support, capitulated in August.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
Those Maduro loyalists have capitulated to the same US demands Maduro refused.
—John Miller, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Additionally, some buyers who delayed purchases in hopes of a return to ultra-low rates have capitulated, accepting the current rates in the low-6% range as the new normal.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Still, the protesters have not capitulated.
—Shahrnush Parsipur, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces effectively capitulated to the Syrian government after suffering crushing losses from a major offensive.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitulated
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One of the patients later succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced dead, officials said.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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When Montiel had it, doctors could only provide supportive care, as her body either fought off the virus, or succumbed to it.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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With two outs already recorded in the inning, Rodón surrendered a double to Carson Benge before issuing walks to Bo Bichette and Juan Soto.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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Cubs starter Jameson Taillon surrendered all five long balls.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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But the team still gives up too many goals, with nine goals conceded over the past three games.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Seattle conceded more than one goal in a match for just the second time this season.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Applications can be submitted year-round, and applicants will know if they have been accepted within two months of applying.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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An opinion paper submitted to the Knesset’s Education Committee, which oversees the vote, was excerpted by Haaretz.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
13 May 2026
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“Capitulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capitulated. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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