cave (in)

verb

ˈkāv How to pronounce cave (in) (audio)
Definition of cave (in)next
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)
  1. collapse
  2. succumb
  3. go out
  4. submit
  5. go
Verb
  • According to the SemiAnalysis report, CXMT purchased a large number of patents from Qimonda, a German chip maker that collapsed amid the 2008 global financial crisis.
    — Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • For all the challenges Prisco’s weathered over the century, nothing tested the family resolve like damage from a violent wind storm last August that tore into the store, causing part of the back wall to collapse and sending water pouring inside.
    — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Definition of collapse
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  • His father was by his side for the rise, but his father never saw this fight happen, succumbing to his failing lungs.
    — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
  • Lucas Digne forced his way into the France XI but came unstuck against Lamine Yamal in the semi-finals and Youri Tielemans led Belgium well as captain before succumbing to injury and missing their last-eight defeat by Spain.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of succumb
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  • Reaume also said that a FlashVote survey went out to residents asking them to list their top four concerns about data centers.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
  • Look at the weather before going out and check it throughout the day.
    — Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of go out
Verb
  • Meanwhile, the county task force is expected to submit a pitch for stadium site use by late August or early September.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • If successful, the measure would establish a committee to offer an apology for chattel slavery and submit recommendations to Congress on how to compensate African Americans for centuries-long discrimination.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
Definition of submit
Verb
  • Fans were in horror before going quiet as Aubrey Edwards called for the bell.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • But Tessarion’s always there and there’s a love and a deep appreciation that goes both ways with them.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 July 2026
Definition of go
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“Cave (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cave%20%28in%29. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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