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
The Kraken have a -31 scoring differential, with 224 total goals scored and 255 conceded.
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ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
For an Orlando defense that has already conceded 23 goals in MLS play, integrating inexperienced players against a confident Naples attack requires immediate defensive discipline.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Orbán, who has led Hungary for 16 years, conceded and congratulated Magyar less than three hours after polls closed.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
The incident led to an onslaught of online negativity about Roan’s behavior that, as Frello has finally conceded, was misplaced.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
In an interview with NBC News, a former commander with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iran’s powerful paramilitary group, conceded that many of the regime’s conditions were unlikely to be accepted by Washington but insisted Tehran was prepared to make concessions.
—Katherine Doyle, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Internally, Mead Johnson conceded it had been beaten in the fight over fortifiers.
—David Hilzenrath, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Sophia Mayott-Guerrero, a former Lakewood City Council member who serves as campaign manager for Make Lakewood Livable, conceded that the rezoning effort had failed Tuesday.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Even with that passive approach, Leeds have conceded a moderate seven goals from corners this season, the joint tenth fewest in the league — suggesting the system around him has been reasonably effective, even if the goalkeeper himself is not the dominant aerial presence his size might suggest.
—Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
For an Orlando defense that has already conceded 23 goals in MLS play, integrating inexperienced players against a confident Naples attack requires immediate defensive discipline.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Orbán, who has led Hungary for 16 years, conceded and congratulated Magyar less than three hours after polls closed.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
The incident led to an onslaught of online negativity about Roan’s behavior that, as Frello has finally conceded, was misplaced.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
In an interview with NBC News, a former commander with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iran’s powerful paramilitary group, conceded that many of the regime’s conditions were unlikely to be accepted by Washington but insisted Tehran was prepared to make concessions.
—Katherine Doyle, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Internally, Mead Johnson conceded it had been beaten in the fight over fortifiers.
—David Hilzenrath, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Sophia Mayott-Guerrero, a former Lakewood City Council member who serves as campaign manager for Make Lakewood Livable, conceded that the rezoning effort had failed Tuesday.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Even with that passive approach, Leeds have conceded a moderate seven goals from corners this season, the joint tenth fewest in the league — suggesting the system around him has been reasonably effective, even if the goalkeeper himself is not the dominant aerial presence his size might suggest.
—Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceded
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He was set to go on trial in September, but on April 8, Heuermann appeared in court and admitted his guilt in all seven killings between 1993 and 2010.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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This law placed a restrictive cap on the number of Jews who could be admitted into Hungarian universities.—
Marcy Thompson,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2026
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He was later transported to a local hospital but subsequently succumbed to his injuries, according to the police.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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After filming, Eric Dane, who brilliantly portrayed tortured parent Cal Jacobs, succumbed to the effects of ALS in February of this year.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
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On the night he was arrested, Martinez confessed to shaking Heather and banging her head against a crib, but later recanted that confession.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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Audiences were first introduced to Fletcher on season 20 of The Bachelor when Ben Higgins confessed his love for her but ultimately chose Lauren Bushnell over Fletcher.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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But the budget proposal submitted to Congress this month does not request funding for a single new bed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Its journey from book to screen started when Lindqvist’s literary agent offered the novel to Media Res head of international Lars Blomgren in spring 2023, who then submitted it to Carlsten a couple of months later.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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Those North Hollywood residents appreciated the city's commitment toward ramping up resources in the fight against crime, but acknowledged that the community plays a part in keeping each other's homes safe.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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In 1988’s Moonwalk, co-edited by his friend Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Jackson acknowledged his distaste for revealing every detail about his life.—
Steve Knopper,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
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Since when in 250 years has America surrendered democracy to one person, putting aside the law and the Constitution?—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Chase Dollander surrendered one run on four hits in 4 1/3 innings for Colorado after Jimmy Herget opened with a 1-2-3 first.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The six-episode podcast series bowed in January.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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The ceiling was noticeably bowed, and the floor was partly rotted.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Conceded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceded. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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