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
In a three-minute video on social media, Pratt backhandedly conceded defeat in the mayoral primary.
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 June 2026
Steyer, who broke state records by self-funding his campaign with $215 million, conceded and endorsed Becerra.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
In European qualifying, only England (zero) conceded fewer goals than their two.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Evette will head to a runoff with Alan Wilson, and Mace conceded the race.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 June 2026
As of Sunday, neither candidate had conceded in the race.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Steyer conceded the race in a statement Tuesday evening.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
North Korea is expected to use the summit to press for economic concessions, and potentially even for Beijing's tacit recognition of its nuclear status — something Russia is believed to have privately conceded, Lee added.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 June 2026
The miss, Jain conceded, was messaging.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 June 2026
Steyer, who broke state records by self-funding his campaign with $215 million, conceded and endorsed Becerra.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
In European qualifying, only England (zero) conceded fewer goals than their two.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Evette will head to a runoff with Alan Wilson, and Mace conceded the race.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 June 2026
As of Sunday, neither candidate had conceded in the race.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Steyer conceded the race in a statement Tuesday evening.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
North Korea is expected to use the summit to press for economic concessions, and potentially even for Beijing's tacit recognition of its nuclear status — something Russia is believed to have privately conceded, Lee added.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 June 2026
The miss, Jain conceded, was messaging.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceded
Verb
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Expect the unexpected, Cruz admitted.—
Jason Stromberg,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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Iranian officials have neither admitted nor denied shooting down the helicopter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 June 2026
Verb
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One man has succumbed to his injuries and died.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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On Tuesday, June 2, local authorities confirmed that the second child had also succumbed to his injuries.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Napper, who investigators believe was struggling from years of intense mental illness, eventually confessed to Nickell’s murder.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2026
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And Matthew Lawrence, who played the older brother of Strong's character, also confessed to having a crush on Fishel.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
Verb
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There is a reward of up to $25,000 for information submitted to the TIPS hotline.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Over the years, the union has submitted dozens of local and statewide ballot initiatives, including ones to cap the pay of hospital executives, regulate dialysis clinics, and raise the minimum wage of healthcare workers.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Verb
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In the aftermath, NBA Senior Vice President of Referee Development and Training Monty McCutchen acknowledged that a foul should have been called.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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At the event in 2024, Miami Host Committee co-chair Rodney Barreto acknowledged that FIFA has set extensive requirements but also expressed confidence in the local effort behind the tournament.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The man eventually surrendered the gun, and the officers took him into custody.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Buckley reminded him that Germany surrendered after the firebombing of Dresden.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Victor Wembanyama stepped off the court for a moment before Game 1 of the NBA Finals, accepted greetings from a handful of well-wishers in San Antonio Spurs jerseys, then bowed his head to join them in a quick prayer.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Fort Lauderdale’s street art would have been gone months ago if commissioners had bowed to a statewide crackdown.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
3 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Conceded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceded. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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