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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
As Bangkok, Jakarta and Seoul capitulated one after another, the shockwaves rattled the global economy.
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William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
On February 7, Newcastle capitulated to Brentford, losing 3-2 in front of their own supporters.
—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Ties with teachers union Marking suggests in her email that the members of the board capitulated to SCTA demands instead of being fiscally responsible.
—
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.
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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
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
On February 7, Newcastle capitulated to Brentford, losing 3-2 in front of their own supporters.
—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Ties with teachers union Marking suggests in her email that the members of the board capitulated to SCTA demands instead of being fiscally responsible.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitulated
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One man ultimately succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Five people died at the scene, while a sixth person succumbed to their injuries in hospital, police said.
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Records seized during a May 1 search warrant showed that at least 918 dogs were transferred or surrendered to Miranda’s Rescue between January 2025 and April 2026.
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Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control is no longer accepting non-emergency owner surrendered animals due to overcrowding.
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While scoring goals left and right, the Dutch have also conceded a goal in every game, four in all.
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Baltimore will be getting its first female sheriff after incumbent Sam Cogen conceded to Sabrina Tapp-Harper in Maryland's primary election.
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To overcome that hurdle, authorities said, Finkelstein submitted phony diagnoses of conditions, such as hypertension, that the athletes did not have.
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The Charlotte Observer submitted a public records request in May for mold exposure reports and is still waiting to receive responsive records.
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“Capitulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capitulated. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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