1
as in to collapse
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
the wall caved in when a tree fell on it
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2
as in to succumb
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
I caved in to my bibliomania and bought two more books last week
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cave (in)
Verb
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In this scene, Vivian tries to teach Wil how to fall without hurting herself, as dancers do; of course, Wil only collapses to the ground when Vivian gets too close to her.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025 -
All 67 people aboard both aircraft were killed as the plane and helicopter collapsed into the river below.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If someone succumbs to the heat, promptly relocate them to a cool, shaded location.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
23 Sep. 2025
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During that time, a couple of computers from their ragtag collection succumbed to overheating and even flames.—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Quince is a one-stop shop for luxurious yet affordable joggers, hoodies, jumpsuits, and more seasonal staples, suitable for both relaxation and going out.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Sep. 2025
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None of us go out there and play a perfect game.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to a report by the Topeka Capital-Journal, the Kansas DCF submitted a corrective action plan by the deadline.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Federal spending will likely increase given that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has approved $6 million more in administrative costs not reflected in this report because it was published before the state submitted invoices.—
Margaret Coker,
ProPublica,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Harris felt Jill Biden never forgave her for going at Biden hard during the 2019 primary debate.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Sep. 2025
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Their remains went undiscovered for more than a year.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Cave (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cave%20%28in%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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