1
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
At its last meeting, the FOMC capitulated and axed interest by 25 basis points, creating cheaper borrowing for consumers, businesses, and the government itself.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Rather than spending millions in a relentless quest to solve the problems wrought by Coors Field, the Rockies appear to have capitulated to its whims.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
General Mills capitulated and brought back the original Trix, artificial dyes and all.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Trump, who has sometimes seemed conflicted about the anti-vax sentiment in his coalition that prevents him from claiming more credit for Operation Warp Speed, has thoroughly capitulated to the political reality that Kennedy is a useful ally.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025
In the final vote, all 73 Center Party parliamentarians capitulated, justifying their surrender as a necessary evil to save the party.
—Daniel Ziblatt, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2025
So far, Harvard hasn’t capitulated.
—Amy O’Kruk, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
Unfortunately, without the threat of relegation, some teams (and some owners) have capitulated completely on their teams (and perhaps the MLP concept).
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
In his first five episodes, Newsom has mostly capitulated to right-wing guests, agreeing with them on issues such as trans women competing in sports and the vilification of white men.
—David W. Brown, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Rather than spending millions in a relentless quest to solve the problems wrought by Coors Field, the Rockies appear to have capitulated to its whims.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
General Mills capitulated and brought back the original Trix, artificial dyes and all.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Trump, who has sometimes seemed conflicted about the anti-vax sentiment in his coalition that prevents him from claiming more credit for Operation Warp Speed, has thoroughly capitulated to the political reality that Kennedy is a useful ally.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025
In the final vote, all 73 Center Party parliamentarians capitulated, justifying their surrender as a necessary evil to save the party.
—Daniel Ziblatt, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2025
So far, Harvard hasn’t capitulated.
—Amy O’Kruk, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
Unfortunately, without the threat of relegation, some teams (and some owners) have capitulated completely on their teams (and perhaps the MLP concept).
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
In his first five episodes, Newsom has mostly capitulated to right-wing guests, agreeing with them on issues such as trans women competing in sports and the vilification of white men.
—David W. Brown, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitulated
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Eventually, in 1950, Orwell succumbed to the disease.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
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The man who died, whose name has not been released, was reportedly injured during the incident and later succumbed to his injuries at a hospital, officials said.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Euthanasia in shelter often happens because of lack of space, caused by the continuous influx of new puppies being found or surrendered every day.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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He was sentenced in February 2023 to 21 months in prison and surrendered the following month.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Thomas Frank has preferred to build a solid base and Spurs have conceded the joint-fourth-fewest big chances (12, level with Sunderland, Manchester City and Brighton).—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Republican strategist Charlie Black conceded that Trump keeping Ingrassia in the White House has created a political optics problem for his administration.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Oct. 2025
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And in 2023, Gane could not compete with Jon Jones, who easily took him down and submitted him only minutes into the bout.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Just hours before the filing was submitted, Bovino defended his agency’s conduct in an interview with CBS News.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The mill also bowed Cool Blue, a family of quick drying fabrics that releases moisture into the air, and a new black that protects the wearer from sunlight and UV rays.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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After Namakura finished reading it, Styles bowed to the fans and put the mic down in the ring before hugging Nakamura.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Capitulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capitulated. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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