as in surrender
the usually forced yielding of one's person or possessions to the control of another
the tug-of-war will continue until the capitulating of one side or the other
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as in succumbing
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 surrendering
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 capitulating
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
In other words, capitulating to Trump can accelerate the erosion of broadcast TV.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
But the vote provoked a firestorm from progressive groups and rank-and-file Democrats, who accused him of capitulating without winning concessions.
—Nik Popli, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
These numbers may seem small, but their effect is profound, especially when wielded by longtime Aston design chief Marek Reichman and his team, who have masterfully created a timeless brand language that continues to evolve and feel au courant while never capitulating to trends.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
Be consistent, which means not capitulating to external influences that may or may not be relevant a year from now.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Kaas believed that capitulating to Hitler’s demands would protect his party and buy time for a more significant resistance.
—Daniel Ziblatt, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2025
Sherald, in response to her perception that the Smithsonian was capitulating to political pressure, decided to cancel her show.
—Françoise Mouly, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
Their settlement comes on the heels of figures including Barack Obama and Kamala Harris criticizing corporate executives for capitulating to the administration’s demands.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
In other words, capitulating to Trump can accelerate the erosion of broadcast TV.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
But the vote provoked a firestorm from progressive groups and rank-and-file Democrats, who accused him of capitulating without winning concessions.
—Nik Popli, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
These numbers may seem small, but their effect is profound, especially when wielded by longtime Aston design chief Marek Reichman and his team, who have masterfully created a timeless brand language that continues to evolve and feel au courant while never capitulating to trends.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
Be consistent, which means not capitulating to external influences that may or may not be relevant a year from now.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Kaas believed that capitulating to Hitler’s demands would protect his party and buy time for a more significant resistance.
—Daniel Ziblatt, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2025
Sherald, in response to her perception that the Smithsonian was capitulating to political pressure, decided to cancel her show.
—Françoise Mouly, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitulating
Noun
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There was no immediate response from Israel, which is largely shut down for the Jewish Sabbath, and Hamas’ response fell short of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s demands that the group surrender and disarm.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Russians went from being shocked by the Kremlin attacking a neighboring country, to despair that no amount of protest could end the war, to fear of escalating repressions against the critics of the war, and finally, to apathy and surrender.—
Nina Khrushcheva,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bin Laden outlasted Bellevue, too, before succumbing.—
Ben McGrath,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Police say that she was shot in the neck by a rifle, surviving long enough to make it to a nearby resident’s front door in an apparent attempt to seek help just a few minutes before succumbing to her injury.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hawes not only sustained the hit but also controlled the rep from that point forward, shifting his weight forward without surrendering any ground.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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This month is about surrendering to the pause and letting the answer arise with time rather than forcing your next step.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While submissions for the festival come from all over the world, the festival experience itself is geared toward local Carolinians.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Reader predictions Thank you for your submissions last week.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Defense lawyers also sought to bolster their argument by submitting more than 75 letters of support from Combs' family, former employees, friends and nearly a dozen inmates who have taken his business management class in prison.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
3 Oct. 2025
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Starting on Friday, anyone interested in applying for the role as interim county executive can apply on the county clerk’s website, submitting a short application and resume, McGee said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Despite the side’s difficult start to the campaign, Mings has been one of the more impressive performers, with Villa conceding just four goals.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Other teams appear to have no issue conceding 35 yards and are asking kickers to kick the ball far enough to trigger an automatic touchback.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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He will be killed by his brother, the angel Ejllael (Steve Noh), for bowing to a human.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Though Jimmy Kimmel is now back on the air, the Directors Guild of America isn’t acting like this instance of a Hollywood corporation apparently bowing to political pressure will be a one-off.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Capitulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capitulating. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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