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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
As Bangkok, Jakarta and Seoul capitulated one after another, the shockwaves rattled the global economy.
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William Pesek, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
On February 7, Newcastle capitulated to Brentford, losing 3-2 in front of their own supporters.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 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
William Pesek, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
On February 7, Newcastle capitulated to Brentford, losing 3-2 in front of their own supporters.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitulated
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Suresh was transported to a nearby hospital and later succumbed to her injuries.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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One man has succumbed to his injuries and died.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Carolina also surrendered a high number of goals before switching from Frederik Andersen to Brandon Bussi, who allowed three goals in Game 4 and two more in Game 5.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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That remained the case on Friday, as the left-hander surrendered two longballs in the Yankees’ series-opening loss to the Blue Jays.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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In a three-minute video on social media, Pratt backhandedly conceded defeat in the mayoral primary.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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Steyer, who broke state records by self-funding his campaign with $215 million, conceded and endorsed Becerra.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The California secretary of state’s office on Wednesday declared that enough valid signatures were submitted.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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There is a reward of up to $25,000 for information submitted anonymously to the TIPS hotline.—
Kendrick Calfee
June 17,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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“Capitulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capitulated. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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