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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
Ties with teachers union Marking suggests in her email that the members of the board capitulated to SCTA demands instead of being fiscally responsible.
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Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
This wouldn’t be another Venezuela that capitulated to America.
—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
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
Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
This wouldn’t be another Venezuela that capitulated to America.
—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
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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The boy died at the scene, while the woman succumbed to her injuries at a nearby hospital.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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The other driver, Hernan Marrero, 50, of Boston, was pronounced dead at the scene, while Trainor was transported to Mass General Hospital, where the 30-year-old later succumbed to his injuries.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
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And surrendered two goals or fewer in five of them.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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He was replaced by Mackenzie Blackwood after Wedgewood surrendered three goals on a dozen shots.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
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The firm conceded in its report that the information may have instead come from a source outside of the board.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Dick conceded that there was some avoidance on his side, too.—
Janet W. Lee,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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In April, United Talent Agency submitted a non-binding bid to move along in the auction process, as has WME mogul Patrick Whitesell’s upstart firm WIN along with several other firms.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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In a recent email to ProPublica, federal officials said vitamin K deficiency bleeding has never been submitted for consideration as a notifiable condition.—
Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
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“Capitulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capitulated. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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