caved (in)

verb

past tense of cave (in)
1
as in collapsed
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 succumbed
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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  1. collapsed
  2. succumbed
  3. crumpled
  4. submitted
Verb
  • Eons ago a star up to 30 times the mass of our sun collapsed and perished, forming a black hole.
    — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • After reaching a grassy area between the lot and East Seminary Drive, Holt collapsed.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of collapsed
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  • Even those who have succumbed to cancer are able to be sent off like this, since toxic chemotherapy drugs are usually long gone from the body by the time of passing.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The city’s Medical Examiner ruled the victim’s death a homicide after determining Wong succumbed to stab wounds to his neck and torso.
    — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of succumbed
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  • Onlookers and policemen rushed to the balloon’s basket to find the three men lying crumpled on the ground.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Later, when the water receded, Fulcher and McKay pried open the Trotters’ crumpled trailer.
    — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of crumpled
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  • Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling the Huntley Police Tip Line at 847-515-5333.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • In May, an attorney for the company submitted a complaint to the Lauderhill Police Department.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of submitted
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