1
as in collapsing
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 succumbing
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 caving (in)
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Iran claims to have restored order following the nationwide demonstrations that began spreading late last year over the country's collapsing currency and spiraling prices.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
23 Jan. 2026 -
The shooting intensifies a person, identified as Husien, emerges from the driver’s seat of the police vehicle and runs a few dozen yards away before collapsing.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The man was pronounced dead at the hospital after succumbing to his injuries, according to police.—
Kelsey Brown,
San Antonio Express-News,
4 Jan. 2026
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After temporarily succumbing to one of his deeply seductive illusions, the Big Other urges him to stop dreaming.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
18 Dec. 2025
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Widening his friend circle and going out dancing.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Whether you’re getting dressed for work, going out to eat, or simply picking casual pieces for everyday outfits, long-sleeve tops are a wardrobe staple for colder seasons.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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For anyone still soaking up the flavors of fresh peaches before giving in to pumpkin spice, check your produce drawer.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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Amid all this, censors were sitting on Panahi’s script, only giving in after reformist newspapers took up his cause.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Oct. 2025
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Smith left the Justice Department shortly after submitting his reports.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Chapdelaine said that the city would include additional public comments received before submitting the application next week.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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San Jose was seventh in MLS with 60 goals scored while going 11-15-8 last season.—
Mercury News,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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But most of its richest pleasures come down to Fiennes going balls to the wall with a truly memorable character — half lunatic and half visionary.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
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The sixth inning also featured a frightening moment when Cleveland’s David Fry, squaring around to bunt, took a 99 mph fastball from Skubal off his face, crumpling to the dirt as Skubal reacted with distress.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Singh’s truck blocked both lanes of the northbound Turnpike, leading the Chrysler Town & Country minivan the three friends were riding in to slam into the semi’s 18-wheeler trailer, crumpling underneath it.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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Matas Buzelis threw a ball off James while tumbling out of bounds on defense for a change of possession.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The shocking recording shows the front passenger door of a black SUV opening and a tiny body tumbling out and skidding along the asphalt as the vehicle makes an eastbound turn onto West Malvern Avenue from North Euclid Street in Fullerton.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Caving (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caving%20%28in%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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