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
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.
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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.
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Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
This wouldn’t be another Venezuela that capitulated to America.
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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.
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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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The couple was found unresponsive and later succumbed to their injuries.
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The Italian citizen, who lived in the city of Arezzo, 140 miles northeast of Rome, was taken to the hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to her injuries, according to Sky TG24.
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The right-hander surrendered a solo home run to left fielder Casey Schmitt and a run-scoring double to center fielder Drew Gilbert in the fourth, then put runners on the corners.
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Angels blow 11-4 lead and lose Pinch-hitter Jonah Heim launched a tying homer with two outs in the ninth and the Athletics surrendered 11 straight runs before rallying from seven down to defeat the Angels 12-11 in 10 innings Friday night.
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Rather than crumbling after allowing the first-minute goal, Scotland has settled down and given itself a chance to get back into the game rather than conceded a quick, second goal.
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And while ratings are up for MLS on Apple TV this season, commissioner Don Garber has conceded the league may have moved entirely to streaming too soon.
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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 26 Jun. 2026.
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