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
But under questioning from Cruz, Vladeck conceded that approving a nondisclosure order without any factual proffer would be inconsistent with a judge’s oath, if that hypothetical were true.
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
Some peers, smart ones, have conceded the death of this tradition.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
To the surprise of many, Larrazábal conceded and called for a peaceful transition to democracy.
—Michael Albertus, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
On his podcast, Rapaport conceded that New York will not immediately descend into a hellscape now that the new mayor is seated.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
Right tackle Colton McKivitz conceded the obvious, while noting the 49ers going through the playoffs the hard way was in keeping with the club’s personality of making things as difficult as possible.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
Kinloch conceded the election in a short speech to his supporters Tuesday night.
—Corey Williams, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Sinclair, Ripley conceded, has experienced the downside of YouTube TV’s growth, including blackouts of its affiliated regional sports networks.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Dimon conceded that not all AI companies will ultimately succeed, and there will be setbacks along the way – like with the dotcom bubble.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
Some peers, smart ones, have conceded the death of this tradition.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
To the surprise of many, Larrazábal conceded and called for a peaceful transition to democracy.
—Michael Albertus, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
On his podcast, Rapaport conceded that New York will not immediately descend into a hellscape now that the new mayor is seated.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
Right tackle Colton McKivitz conceded the obvious, while noting the 49ers going through the playoffs the hard way was in keeping with the club’s personality of making things as difficult as possible.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
Kinloch conceded the election in a short speech to his supporters Tuesday night.
—Corey Williams, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Sinclair, Ripley conceded, has experienced the downside of YouTube TV’s growth, including blackouts of its affiliated regional sports networks.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Dimon conceded that not all AI companies will ultimately succeed, and there will be setbacks along the way – like with the dotcom bubble.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceded
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But even Kerr, who as of last week still said Kuminga’s return to the lineup was a possibility, has admitted that Kuminga’s departure is likely, but refuted claims that he and Kuminga’s relationship has become frayed.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The reality star admitted that a boob job was't a always a part of her near future.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Done in by Immanuel Quickley burying a 3-pointer at the buzzer, the Hornets succumbed to the Toronto Raptors 97-96 at Spectrum Center on Wednesday night.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Trim away any roots that have succumbed to root rot.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
5 Jan. 2026
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Police said around the time of the arrest that one of the suspects confessed to the crime.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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The 19-year-old suspect in Saturday’s attack was arrested at a hospital after his father called the FBI, saying his son confessed to him.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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But the skaters weren't able to sort out the red tape before the Olympic roster was submitted Saturday, and they were headed home by the time a gala celebration took place Sunday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
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Shelter officials said at last month’s Neighborhood Services Committee meeting that all recommendations were expected to be submitted for review by the end of 2025.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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For example, Kshatriya acknowledged, the trio will not be able to carry out the spacewalk that Fincke and Cardman had been slated to execute.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security secretary, previously acknowledged that Ross was taken to the hospital after the shooting and was released the same day.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Eventually, his parents surrendered to his passion for figure skating.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the offense has surrendered just 10 tackles for loss and four sacks.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Bradie Tennell bowed her head to the ice after her final pose as the crowd stood and cheered.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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The deference with which that body has bowed to presidential fiat would make Page and William Maclay shudder.—
Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Conceded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceded. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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