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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
This wouldn’t be another Venezuela that capitulated to America.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
Those Maduro loyalists have capitulated to the same US demands Maduro refused.
—John Miller, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
The Danes capitulated within hours, and Copenhagen pursued cooperation under occupation.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 10 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
Less than a week later, however, Democrats resumed their old habits and capitulated to congressional Republicans to end the government shutdown, reminding everyone that despair is, in fact, a persistent theme of liberal politics.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Colombia capitulated within hours, and the crisis was resolved.
—Kevin Whitaker, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2025
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
Those Maduro loyalists have capitulated to the same US demands Maduro refused.
—John Miller, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
The Danes capitulated within hours, and Copenhagen pursued cooperation under occupation.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 10 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
Less than a week later, however, Democrats resumed their old habits and capitulated to congressional Republicans to end the government shutdown, reminding everyone that despair is, in fact, a persistent theme of liberal politics.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Colombia capitulated within hours, and the crisis was resolved.
—Kevin Whitaker, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitulated
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Long shot Wayne’s Law led early, only to be overtaken in the final turn by 6-5 favorite Nearly, who was passed in mid-stretch by The Puma, who narrowly succumbed to Commandment at the wire.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Luis Daniel Gutierrez Mora, 31, succumbed to his injuries at a hospital on Tuesday, CMPD said in a March 25 news release.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Boston College pledge, junior Maddie Richey surrendered just 1 hit over 4 innings while striking out 8 for Country Day (4-2 overall, 1-0 confernece).—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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The next inning, after Sheehan surrendered a solo homer to Ketel Marte, Freeland showed off his bat.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Golden Knights have conceded 223 goals while scoring 227 for a +4 scoring differential.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Current’s six conceded six goals — after 13 allowed through all of last season — is another stat to watch.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Earlier this month, the company submitted another filing that blamed Amazon for all the delays.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Meg Wichlinski, chair of the Opioid Settlement Committee, said eight requests were submitted for funding through the county’s portion of the settlement from a giant lawsuit against opioid manufacturers.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Capitulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capitulated. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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