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
Orlando City heads west after a two-week break, trying to snap out of a brutal early-season slump, but the Lions face a steep climb against a Los Angeles FC squad that hasn’t conceded a goal this year.
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Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
The lone goal allowed marks a new club record for the fewest goals conceded over a five-game stretch, underscoring just how quickly the transformation has taken hold.
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
The Avalanche have a +93 scoring differential, with 280 total goals scored and 187 conceded.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Miami has scored nine goals and conceded eight (three of those in the season-opening loss at LAFC).
—Michelle Kaufman
april 3, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Zhang conceded that from the customer side there can be subjectivity around the topic, and one person’s resolution is another’s deflection.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Played three, lost three; scored zero goals, conceded 14.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The president never conceded the 2020 election, nor apologized for the January 6 Capitol attack.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors have conceded he must be rebriefed on the issue.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
The lone goal allowed marks a new club record for the fewest goals conceded over a five-game stretch, underscoring just how quickly the transformation has taken hold.
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
The Avalanche have a +93 scoring differential, with 280 total goals scored and 187 conceded.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Miami has scored nine goals and conceded eight (three of those in the season-opening loss at LAFC).
—Michelle Kaufman
april 3, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Zhang conceded that from the customer side there can be subjectivity around the topic, and one person’s resolution is another’s deflection.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Played three, lost three; scored zero goals, conceded 14.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The president never conceded the 2020 election, nor apologized for the January 6 Capitol attack.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors have conceded he must be rebriefed on the issue.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceded
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Cooper Flagg's first season in the NBA has not gone as planned and the rookie admitted it’s been tough.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Improper use of artificial intelligence to write and research legal briefs has led to errors in four criminal cases in Nevada County, prosecutors admitted in court documents obtained by The Sacramento Bee.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Gus became a human resources officer at a large manufacturing corporation, but heartbreakingly succumbed to cancer at age 57 in 2005.—
David McGrath,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Elaine Dube succumbed to her injuries and died at UMass Medical Center in Worcester.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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According to the arrest warrant affidavit, Horner confessed to authorities about what happened to Athena.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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Police said in an interview at his home, Hernandez Alonzo confessed.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Tips submitted anonymously to the hotline may be eligible for a reward of up to $25,000.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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Once the formal and complete application is submitted, city officials will then go through the standard review process and decide whether to move forward with a formal hearing.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The few players who have spoken out paid dearly, Amini acknowledged, including Amir Nasr-Azadani, who faces years behind bars for his involvement in the 2022 protests.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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McGee acknowledged the impact but said the area has adapted.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Many of those animals are surrendered when their owners can no longer properly care for them, an issue that Alessandro Catenazzi, associate professor of biological science at Florida International University, stressed.—
Julian Camejo,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Lukáš Dostál surrendered six goals on 29 shots, with culpability to spread around between him and his defense.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Standing with his 13-year-old son, Liam, in the plaza at the foot of the Imperial Beach Pier on a clear Wednesday morning, Henry bowed his head to pray before paddling out.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The film bowed in competition at the Berlinale and opened the Hong Kong International Film Festival.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Conceded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceded. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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