1
as in admitted
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
she grudgingly conceded his point
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2
as in succumbed
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
he conceded as soon as it became clear that he could not win
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Recent Examples of conceded
Leicester, who have kept just one clean sheet this season, have conceded 37 goals in 17 league games at an average of over two goals a game, with seven goals conceded without reply in the last two fixtures alone.
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Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Not too long before, Ajax had lost 4-0 at home to rivals Feyenoord — managed by Arne Slot — then conceded five away to PSV.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The Census Bureau this week conceded an intra-government disagreement.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Arne Slot’s side conceded three in a semi-ludicrous 6-3 win at Tottenham two days ago, two at home against Fulham, two away at Southampton and three in this pulsating game at Newcastle at the start of December.
—Duncan Alexander, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Madrid into the break with 29 goals conceded in 26 games this season across all competitions.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
City registered two shots all game — both coming inside the opening 11 minutes, which was the fewest ever by a Guardiola side, and conceded the joint-most shots of his Premier League reign (22).
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Both goals the Catalans conceded had plenty of arguably youthful mistakes (see above).
—Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Helmut Marko conceded that Verstappen’s teammates—referring to the thousands of them—are also being cheated by this orientation.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Not too long before, Ajax had lost 4-0 at home to rivals Feyenoord — managed by Arne Slot — then conceded five away to PSV.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The Census Bureau this week conceded an intra-government disagreement.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Arne Slot’s side conceded three in a semi-ludicrous 6-3 win at Tottenham two days ago, two at home against Fulham, two away at Southampton and three in this pulsating game at Newcastle at the start of December.
—Duncan Alexander, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Madrid into the break with 29 goals conceded in 26 games this season across all competitions.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
City registered two shots all game — both coming inside the opening 11 minutes, which was the fewest ever by a Guardiola side, and conceded the joint-most shots of his Premier League reign (22).
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Both goals the Catalans conceded had plenty of arguably youthful mistakes (see above).
—Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Helmut Marko conceded that Verstappen’s teammates—referring to the thousands of them—are also being cheated by this orientation.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceded
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The New England Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital in Quincy, MA has been rescuing, treating, and releasing multiple sea turtle species for over 30 years and has admitted over 500 turtles in just the past three years.—
Priya Shukla,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Altman recently admitted that the company is experiencing losses because consumers are using it much more than anticipated.—
Sejal Sharma,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2025
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While many plants have succumbed to winter’s sleep, there are still plenty of flowers to keep your gardens lively and vases full.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2024
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The driver succumbed to their injuries from the crash, authorities said.—
Erik S. Hanley,
Journal Sentinel,
21 Dec. 2024
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Another man confessed to the crime after the innocent man had been put to death.—
Dan Austin,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this year, Pierson also posthumously exonerated Connie Dahl, who falsely confessed to helping Davis carry out the crime, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and died in 2014 after helping to convict Davis.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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According to measurements submitted to the weather service, snowfall totals ranged between 8 and 13 inches in the Kansas City area.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2025
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The application deadline has been extended to January 24, 2025, with prescreening requirements — ranging from two original rap songs, four original beats, a turntable performance, or a beatbox performance — submitted by video before a live audition.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Things will likely even out, but Cora acknowledged the early errors have been costly.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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But Greco acknowledged that the challenges for established, traditional franchises can be more pronounced than for those starting anew in, say, Vegas or Seattle.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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When the Nazi Reich surrendered, Eisenhower commented the war was over, but not won.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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And Ohio State surrendered the ball 17 times in an 83-59 thrashing.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Dec. 2024
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With their heads bowed, and some hands gripped together, each stayed quiet as a chaplain spoke life into their calling.—
Deon J. Hampton,
NBC News,
3 Jan. 2025
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With their heads bowed, and some hands gripped together, each stayed quiet as a chaplain spoke life into their calling.—
Deon J. Hampton,
NBC News,
3 Jan. 2025
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In his first five episodes, Newsom has mostly capitulated to right-wing guests, agreeing with them on issues such as trans women competing in sports and the vilification of white men.—
David W. Brown,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
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Instead, United capitulated, turning in what remains the worst defeat of Farke’s tenure.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Conceded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceded. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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