caved

past tense of cave

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for caved
Verb
  • To overcome that hurdle, authorities said, Finkelstein submitted phony diagnoses of conditions, such as hypertension, that the athletes did not have.
    Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
  • The Charlotte Observer submitted a public records request in May for mold exposure reports and is still waiting to receive responsive records.
    Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • As Bangkok, Jakarta and Seoul capitulated one after another, the shockwaves rattled the global economy.
    William Pesek, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • On February 7, Newcastle capitulated to Brentford, losing 3-2 in front of their own supporters.
    George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Verb
  • And that’s not counting the Panthers, who were beset by injuries last season.
    Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2026
  • The island village is beset by sea hags, serial killers, creepy clowns and other evils that interfere with Tom’s dream of turning Widow’s Bay into a Martha’s Vineyard-like tourist destination.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 17 June 2026
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“Caved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caved. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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