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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
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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitulated
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He was later transported to a local hospital but subsequently succumbed to his injuries, according to the police.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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After filming, Eric Dane, who brilliantly portrayed tortured parent Cal Jacobs, succumbed to the effects of ALS in February of this year.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
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Since when in 250 years has America surrendered democracy to one person, putting aside the law and the Constitution?—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Chase Dollander surrendered one run on four hits in 4 1/3 innings for Colorado after Jimmy Herget opened with a 1-2-3 first.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Kraken have a -31 scoring differential, with 224 total goals scored and 255 conceded.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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For an Orlando defense that has already conceded 23 goals in MLS play, integrating inexperienced players against a confident Naples attack requires immediate defensive discipline.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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The committee submitted its findings unanimously — a signal, perhaps, that elite academia is finally willing to say out loud what the public has long believed.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Cost savings could be made by improving the way titles are recorded or how time-off requests are submitted, Spinner said.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Capitulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capitulated. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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