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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Long shot Wayne’s Law led early, only to be overtaken in the final turn by 6-5 favorite Nearly, who was passed in mid-stretch by The Puma, who narrowly succumbed to Commandment at the wire.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Luis Daniel Gutierrez Mora, 31, succumbed to his injuries at a hospital on Tuesday, CMPD said in a March 25 news release.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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He was arrested at the home and later confessed to killing Eric, a student at Florida International University.—
March 30,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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In opening statements, prosecutors laid out the details of the attack and said Gerhardt Konig confessed to his 19-year-old son in a FaceTime conversation.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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In the event of a dispute, entries will be deemed submitted by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address submitted at the time of entry.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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All prize claims must be submitted within 180 days of the drawing date for draw games.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
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Thursday's news includes an update on the Artemis II mission, takeaways from a presidential address last night and one mother's journey to have her symptoms be acknowledged.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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All entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Boston College pledge, junior Maddie Richey surrendered just 1 hit over 4 innings while striking out 8 for Country Day (4-2 overall, 1-0 confernece).—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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The next inning, after Sheehan surrendered a solo homer to Ketel Marte, Freeland showed off his bat.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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With his head bowed and gaze fixed, the golden retriever looks less like a pet on a routine car ride and more like a main character in a melancholy music video.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Even when the crew at LateNighter pressed for specifics the day before SNL UK bowed, Peacock remained mum on the premiere time.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Conceded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceded. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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