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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And Davie easily outlasted his former boss, George Entwistle, who succumbed to scandal in 54 days.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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In the ignominious manner of his death, many great artists have succumbed to drugs.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Back in 2018, the politician confessed to hacking the official website of Labour peer Harriet Harman a decade earlier and changing the content to be pro-Conservative.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Gacy eventually confessed to killing dozens of young men and boys.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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As of Friday, more than 200 questions had been submitted, with the deadline set for noon.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Ryder was submitted in the lead category the previous two seasons.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Etsitty acknowledged there are certain points along the route that give him some concern.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Breslow acknowledged some of Story’s defensive deficiencies, particularly late in the year, but attributed them to Story’s playing his first full season (157 games) since 2021.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Mason surrendered his iPhone and its password.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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New York surrendered multiple double-digit fourth-quarter leads this season — a cascading pattern that included a collapse in Denver and the latest loss to the Bears in Week 10.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Her accessories truly made the look, including a pair of crystal drop earrings, bowed stilettos, and a velvet bag, which perfectly matched Prince Harry’s velvety tux.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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Other companies bowed to growing pressure; two of America’s professional sports teams rebranded.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Conceded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceded. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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