caved

verb

past tense of cave
as in submitted

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caved
  1. submitted
  2. capitulated
  3. beset
Verb
  • The agreement followed a dispute that began after the software company submitted two invoices before meeting contractual requirements and RT paid them.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • In February, the lawsuit says, Dougan and other deputy chiefs submitted a grievance to new Fire Chief Craig Buckley, who took over the position in January when Grundyson retired.
    — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of submitted
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  • Are the law firms and universities that capitulated listening?
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • West Ham could have capitulated after Leo Scienza’s opener for Southampton in the 10th minute, but the youngsters showed they were not overawed.
    — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of capitulated
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  • Osbourne, who was beset by medical issues in the years, months, and even days leading up to the farewell show, performed while seated in a throne.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026
  • It's already beset by an energy crisis triggered by the war in Iran.
    — EDNA TARIGAN, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of beset
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“Caved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caved. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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