CAVE (IN) Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

cave (in)

verb

ˈkāv

Definition of cave (in)

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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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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In one of the videos, a policeman is seen repeatedly shooting the attacker, who is lying on the street, only to later slowly collapse himself to the ground.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Satellite imagery shows that in Caraballeda, 63% of all high-rise towers built by a special public housing authority collapsed.

— Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of collapse

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Each Aman brings a particular individuality, yet the continuous thread between each is this aptitude for creating a space where guests can fully succumb to relaxation.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
In the aftermath, Anya and Lisbeth are bonded by a dark secret about what happened that night, and the town slowly succumbs to a wave of religious hysteria.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of succumb

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According to various reports, Joe went out and negotiated a new contract without telling Troy.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
The team just went out and traded for Jeffery Simmons to bolster the defense, and perhaps that will make the difference.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of go out

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The law also established deadlines and gave the State Board of Education responsibility for preparing a transition plan if local officials failed to submit one.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 Nov. 2026
The companies responsible were told to make a new plan and submit a report to the EPA.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 Nov. 2026

Definition of submit

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Jones’ uncle, Christopher Mathews, described the head coach as a positive Black man in his community who goes above and beyond for his players and students.

— Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Most of the money would have been used to backfill federal funding cuts to healthcare, and 10% would have gone toward education and food-assistance programs.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026

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