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
  • Chuanjun warned that heavy rain and extreme weather conditions could put additional areas alongside the mountain near the initial landslide at risk of collapsing.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
  • By the time his candidacy collapsed, the time required to mount an effective alternative had largely disappeared.
    — Michael Sonnenfeldt, Fortune, 19 July 2026
Definition of collapse
Verb
  • If neither is an option, choose plants that like moisture and won’t succumb to root rot.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
  • Someone on the way out steals that mask, leaving Juliette in danger of succumbing to the poison.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 17 July 2026
Definition of succumb
Verb
  • Pre-orders opened June 25, the cover art and new logo arrived, and 60 screenshots went out with them.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • But Brazil, a country with five World Cups, going out with a whimper against Norway — their earliest exit at this tournament since 1990 — was quite disappointing.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of go out
Verb
  • The policy requires a supervisor to complete an investigation, as well as submit findings and an evaluation of the officer's performance up the chain of command for review.
    — Gabe White, Arkansas Online, 21 July 2026
  • Founders can now submit entries for the new season through SonyLIV, with the network inviting applicants who can demonstrate real conviction and a clear understanding of their businesses.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 July 2026
Definition of submit
Verb
  • The whole scene looks like Carmy went full Dexter on the back of house crew.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 July 2026
  • Over the past week, the conflict between the United States and Iran has gone from a simmering tit-for-tat to something that much more resembles all-out war.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of go
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