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
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.
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David W. Brown, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
Instead, United capitulated, turning in what remains the worst defeat of Farke’s tenure.
—Beren Cross, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Prisons suffer from staffing woes New York capitulated in its efforts to provide adequate staffing at its prisons.
—Peter Cordi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
Chastened by the nationalistic fervor that accompanied the victory over Austria, the Diet capitulated.
—Christine Adams / Made By History, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
What was not anticipated is how quickly and easily the media has capitulated and groveled.
—Michael Wolff, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
But new and legacy spending ambitions continue unabated, as Congress—despite the GOP’s small-government rhetoric—has long capitulated to progressive aims.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
But even Swift's father has capitulated to the Chiefs' evil empire.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
Several analysts raised their price targets and Morgan Stanley capitulated on its sell rating and upgraded the stock.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
David W. Brown, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
Instead, United capitulated, turning in what remains the worst defeat of Farke’s tenure.
—Beren Cross, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Prisons suffer from staffing woes New York capitulated in its efforts to provide adequate staffing at its prisons.
—Peter Cordi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
Chastened by the nationalistic fervor that accompanied the victory over Austria, the Diet capitulated.
—Christine Adams / Made By History, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
What was not anticipated is how quickly and easily the media has capitulated and groveled.
—Michael Wolff, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
But new and legacy spending ambitions continue unabated, as Congress—despite the GOP’s small-government rhetoric—has long capitulated to progressive aims.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
But even Swift's father has capitulated to the Chiefs' evil empire.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
Several analysts raised their price targets and Morgan Stanley capitulated on its sell rating and upgraded the stock.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitulated
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While many plants have succumbed to winter’s sleep, there are still plenty of flowers to keep your gardens lively and vases full.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2024
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The driver succumbed to their injuries from the crash, authorities said.—
Erik S. Hanley,
Journal Sentinel,
21 Dec. 2024
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When the Nazi Reich surrendered, Eisenhower commented the war was over, but not won.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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And Ohio State surrendered the ball 17 times in an 83-59 thrashing.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Dec. 2024
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Not too long before, Ajax had lost 4-0 at home to rivals Feyenoord — managed by Arne Slot — then conceded five away to PSV.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Leicester, who have kept just one clean sheet this season, have conceded 37 goals in 17 league games at an average of over two goals a game, with seven goals conceded without reply in the last two fixtures alone.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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According to measurements submitted to the weather service, snowfall totals ranged between 8 and 13 inches in the Kansas City area.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2025
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The application deadline has been extended to January 24, 2025, with prescreening requirements — ranging from two original rap songs, four original beats, a turntable performance, or a beatbox performance — submitted by video before a live audition.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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With their heads bowed, and some hands gripped together, each stayed quiet as a chaplain spoke life into their calling.—
Deon J. Hampton,
NBC News,
3 Jan. 2025
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With their heads bowed, and some hands gripped together, each stayed quiet as a chaplain spoke life into their calling.—
Deon J. Hampton,
NBC News,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Capitulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capitulated. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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