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
In a three-minute video on social media, Pratt backhandedly conceded defeat in the mayoral primary.
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 June 2026
Steyer, who broke state records by self-funding his campaign with $215 million, conceded and endorsed Becerra.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
In European qualifying, only England (zero) conceded fewer goals than their two.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Evette will head to a runoff with Alan Wilson, and Mace conceded the race.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 June 2026
As of Sunday, neither candidate had conceded in the race.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Steyer conceded the race in a statement Tuesday evening.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
North Korea is expected to use the summit to press for economic concessions, and potentially even for Beijing's tacit recognition of its nuclear status — something Russia is believed to have privately conceded, Lee added.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 June 2026
The miss, Jain conceded, was messaging.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 June 2026
Steyer, who broke state records by self-funding his campaign with $215 million, conceded and endorsed Becerra.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
In European qualifying, only England (zero) conceded fewer goals than their two.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Evette will head to a runoff with Alan Wilson, and Mace conceded the race.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 June 2026
As of Sunday, neither candidate had conceded in the race.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Steyer conceded the race in a statement Tuesday evening.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
North Korea is expected to use the summit to press for economic concessions, and potentially even for Beijing's tacit recognition of its nuclear status — something Russia is believed to have privately conceded, Lee added.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 June 2026
The miss, Jain conceded, was messaging.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceded
Verb
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The company, which had an opportunity to include its responses in the exam report, denied fault in some cases and admitted fault in others.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Prosecutors also allege Proper later admitted participating in planning discussions.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Suresh was transported to a nearby hospital and later succumbed to her injuries.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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One man has succumbed to his injuries and died.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Carina McCue testified that her husband had confessed to raping their oldest daughter, who was still a minor at the time of the fire.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Teixeira’s surge into international reflects a sea-change on independent cinema finance and his own personal passions, Teixeira confessed at ECAM Forum.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The California secretary of state’s office on Wednesday declared that enough valid signatures were submitted.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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There is a reward of up to $25,000 for information submitted anonymously to the TIPS hotline.—
Kendrick Calfee
June 17,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Jarzombek acknowledged that there will be some disruptions that arise from the transition but said CalPERS staff would work to minimize their impact.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Firm Realty, the property management company, acknowledged the issue in a statement to CBS News Miami.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Carolina also surrendered a high number of goals before switching from Frederik Andersen to Brandon Bussi, who allowed three goals in Game 4 and two more in Game 5.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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That remained the case on Friday, as the left-hander surrendered two longballs in the Yankees’ series-opening loss to the Blue Jays.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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The family formed a circle, joined hands and bowed their heads as Joseph intoned a prayer for his son’s safety.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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The film bowed at the 2024 Palm Springs Film Festival and was released by Lionsgate, with Point Grey and Mary-Margaret Kunze producing.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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“Conceded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceded. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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