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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
Those Maduro loyalists have capitulated to the same US demands Maduro refused.
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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
Tech companies have capitulated, and so have news organizations.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
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
Tech companies have capitulated, and so have news organizations.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitulated
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Harrington and Shan were pronounced dead at the scene while Pederson succumbed to his injuries on Monday.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Attempts to resuscitate the girl were made and she was taken to the hospital but succumbed to her wounds.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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While few details of the circumstances in this case have been made public, the animal control agency said the individual involved in the investigation has voluntarily surrendered the animals and the investigation is continuing.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Unfortunately, this sweet 3-year-old Labrador-mix is one of many pets who are sadly surrendered to valley shelters due to community-wide struggles — including housing instability.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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And Payton conceded that Denver can’t count on duplicating the 12-2 record in one-score games the Broncos achieved last season.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Penguins have a +32 scoring differential, with 204 total goals scored and 172 conceded.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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All prize claims must be submitted within 180 days of the drawing date for draw games.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
4 Mar. 2026
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The city of Hobart, partnered with Garfield Public/Private LLC, also submitted a convention center proposal, and commissioners could have chosen not to accept either proposal.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Capitulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capitulated. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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