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
Like Perri, the data would suggest Darlow has conceded more goals than he was expected to, but to a marginally better extent.
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Beren Cross, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
In a moment of rare institutional self-reflection, Powell conceded that the Fed kept its balance sheet expansion going too long during the pandemic.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Bethune finished with a team-high 10 tackles but was also victimized on a 34-yard Tampa Bay touchdown from Baker Mayfield to Kameron Johnson, a play Shanahan conceded Warner probably would have diagnosed and had someone in position.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
Ruiz’s use of alcohol also played a central role in the trial, even though he hadn’t been charged with DUI — and even though the prosecutors conceded that the evidence didn’t support that charge.
—Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2025
Alaska's City of Fairbanks Mayor David Pruhs, a Republican, conceded to Mindy O'Neall, a Democrat, in the mayoral election on Tuesday night.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Throughout the trial, Combs' defense attorneys conceded that their client had a history of domestic violence, but argued the government was not charging him for those crimes.
—Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
Leicester, who have kept just one clean sheet this season, have conceded 37 goals in 17 league games at an average of over two goals a game, with seven goals conceded without reply in the last two fixtures alone.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The Census Bureau this week conceded an intra-government disagreement.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Beren Cross, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
In a moment of rare institutional self-reflection, Powell conceded that the Fed kept its balance sheet expansion going too long during the pandemic.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Bethune finished with a team-high 10 tackles but was also victimized on a 34-yard Tampa Bay touchdown from Baker Mayfield to Kameron Johnson, a play Shanahan conceded Warner probably would have diagnosed and had someone in position.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
Ruiz’s use of alcohol also played a central role in the trial, even though he hadn’t been charged with DUI — and even though the prosecutors conceded that the evidence didn’t support that charge.
—Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2025
Alaska's City of Fairbanks Mayor David Pruhs, a Republican, conceded to Mindy O'Neall, a Democrat, in the mayoral election on Tuesday night.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Throughout the trial, Combs' defense attorneys conceded that their client had a history of domestic violence, but argued the government was not charging him for those crimes.
—Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
Leicester, who have kept just one clean sheet this season, have conceded 37 goals in 17 league games at an average of over two goals a game, with seven goals conceded without reply in the last two fixtures alone.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The Census Bureau this week conceded an intra-government disagreement.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceded
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Even general manager Ross Atkins admitted it after the move.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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At the end of September, Jason admitted on another episode of their podcast that the brothers' mom, Donna Kelce, has been subtly hinting for more grandkids while talking with Coach Deion Sanders.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Due to their high metabolism and sensitive respiratory system, these small, yellow songbirds succumbed to the invisible, odorless gas much faster than humans.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
13 Oct. 2025
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Shalanda Williams, 43, succumbed to her injuries after being transported to a local hospital, according to the MPD news release.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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If Grasso had confessed to Tom in that exact moment, would he have been forgiven?—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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When the police and EMTs arrive, Laurel announces that her husband confessed to Scotty’s murder and then keeled over from the immense guilt.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
12 Oct. 2025
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Gatlin submitted an invoice for the new golf cart around the same time that two golf carts that belonged to Jackson Health System were being repaired by the Tampa company.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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The film will be submitted to leading 2026 festivals following completion.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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Both countries claimed higher death tolls than their neighbor acknowledged.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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Jobs present more of a risk now Powell acknowledged Tuesday that the central bank’s dual mandate—stable prices and maximum employment—has suddenly started pulling in the other direction.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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The defense has surrendered 20 or more points in every game this season, including 30-plus in four of six contests.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Two rushing touchdowns were surrendered but just as damning was a 15-yard scramble by Mayfield for a third-and-14 conversion, two plays before his 45-yard touchdown throw.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Apparently, the immigrant is only visible when bowed by suffering, never when standing on the shoulders of sacrifice.—
Sofía Pereda,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Lázaro sat with her head bowed in the middle of the room while those around her put their hands on her shoulders and wished her well one last time.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
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At its last meeting, the FOMC capitulated and axed interest by 25 basis points, creating cheaper borrowing for consumers, businesses, and the government itself.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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Rather than spending millions in a relentless quest to solve the problems wrought by Coors Field, the Rockies appear to have capitulated to its whims.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Conceded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceded. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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