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
Kinloch conceded the election in a short speech to his supporters Tuesday night.
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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
Fateh conceded the race and congratulated Frey while celebrating the movement his campaign built.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 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
In the end, Democrats conceded to Reagan’s demands, including agreeing to pass a crime bill that the President had wanted and giving up provisions related to civil rights and water projects.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
As the Dodgers neared a return trip to the Fall Classic, Dave Roberts conceded that just trying to get back there took its toll.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Both Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa conceded on Tuesday night.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
Accessories — a category that Adidas executives have previously conceded needs more work — only rose 1 percent.
—Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
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
Fateh conceded the race and congratulated Frey while celebrating the movement his campaign built.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 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
In the end, Democrats conceded to Reagan’s demands, including agreeing to pass a crime bill that the President had wanted and giving up provisions related to civil rights and water projects.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
As the Dodgers neared a return trip to the Fall Classic, Dave Roberts conceded that just trying to get back there took its toll.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Both Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa conceded on Tuesday night.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
Accessories — a category that Adidas executives have previously conceded needs more work — only rose 1 percent.
—Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceded
Verb
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Miske, however, admitted that even for leaders like him, the office isn’t a five-day affair.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The 50-year-old football icon — who wore a dapper custom suit designed by his wife, Victoria Beckham — admitted the moment left him speechless.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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After occupying Sinai, Britain and France succumbed to international pressure and withdrew their forces from Egypt in November.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Hornets succumbed to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 122-105, upping their losing streak to three games on the heels of a trio of spirited outings to begin the 2025-26 campaign.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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However, just nine days later, Smith confessed that there had been no carjacking.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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Wuornos, a serial killer who confessed to murdering seven men in Florida from 1989 to 1999 before being sentenced to death for her crimes, was dating a woman named Tyria Moore at the time of her murder spree.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
31 Oct. 2025
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And in 2023, Gane could not compete with Jon Jones, who easily took him down and submitted him only minutes into the bout.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Just hours before the filing was submitted, Bovino defended his agency’s conduct in an interview with CBS News.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Bethany acknowledged that her cousin's quick thinking not only saved her daughter's life but also prevented it from being a more traumatic situation for the 3-year-old.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Industry veterans acknowledged that protecting the independence of pension funds is key to maintaining public trust.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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If the vehicle transfers ownership, the plate needs to be surrendered to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Nov. 2025
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Dudinha gave the Wave a one-score lead in the first half before the club surrendered a pair of goals to fall, 2-1.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Among Franco’s other movies about worlds in turmoil is New Order, the 2020 Spanish language drama that portrayed a coup d’état in which the wealthy ruling class is replaced by a militarized regime, and which bowed in Venice.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Oct. 2025
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The film, which bowed earlier this year at SXSW, marks the narrative feature directorial debut of Burunova, who also wrote the script and shares a producing credit.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Conceded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceded. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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