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
There’s no doubt the Chicago Stars saw Evans as a potential cure for what was the leakiest defense in the NWSL last season (54 goals conceded, 12 more than the next worst).
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Theo Lloyd-Hughes, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The Blue Jackets have a -3 scoring differential, with 199 total goals scored and 202 conceded.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
The brothers, their lawyers conceded, were womanizers.
—Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
As both Dombrowski and Mattingly conceded, however, there’s a delicate dichotomy from being in the clubhouse with the players every day and having a relative in the front office.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
Creuzot, who conceded Wednesday after the final results were released, thanked supporters, voters and his family, and congratulated Givens.
—Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
When Cooper pointed out that Maas, as the author, would be the one who knows the answer to that question, Maas conceded with a laugh.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Allam conceded the race in a statement on social media on Wednesday.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
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
Theo Lloyd-Hughes, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The Blue Jackets have a -3 scoring differential, with 199 total goals scored and 202 conceded.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
The brothers, their lawyers conceded, were womanizers.
—Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
As both Dombrowski and Mattingly conceded, however, there’s a delicate dichotomy from being in the clubhouse with the players every day and having a relative in the front office.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
Creuzot, who conceded Wednesday after the final results were released, thanked supporters, voters and his family, and congratulated Givens.
—Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
When Cooper pointed out that Maas, as the author, would be the one who knows the answer to that question, Maas conceded with a laugh.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Allam conceded the race in a statement on social media on Wednesday.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceded
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Madis Muller, a member of the European Central Bank's governing council, admitted that the probability of a rate hike has increased, according to a Bloomberg report on Tuesday.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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The policy, announced in August, requires schools to submit disaggregated data on gender, race, grade-point averages and test scores of applicants, admitted students and enrolled students by March 18.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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And on Friday, September 13, 1996, Tupac Shakur succumbed to his gunshot wounds from six days prior.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
13 Mar. 2026
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Tim Pennington called again that evening, Bell said, to ask for prayers as his son's condition was worsening, and then later told him the soldier had succumbed to his injuries.—
ALLEN G. BREED,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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The suspect previously confessed to the crime and has never claimed to be innocent.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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William Heirens later confessed to the murders.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The language of the measure will be a combination of ideas submitted by Zach Russem, who represents the online travel industry, and city resident Katheryn Rhodes.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Deputies said that the case would be submitted to the Riverside County District Attorney's Office for filing consideration.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Iranian government has acknowledged he was wounded early in the campaign, but no proof of life has been offered.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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Don Ferguson, the CEO of NGA, acknowledged that his company had contributed to some of the delays the project faced.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Both officers surrendered, were booked and later released, police said.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Cabrera surrendered one run in 3 2/3 innings Thursday against the Seattle Mariners while striking out three and, perhaps most importantly, not walking a batter.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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The mother of three – who published a children’s book on grief after her husband’s death – bowed her head when the guilty verdict was read aloud in court.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
17 Mar. 2026
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Tie-top curtains attach to the rod with fabric ties that are knotted or bowed at the top, giving them a relaxed, decorative look.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Conceded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceded. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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