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
The Stars have a +51 scoring differential, with 232 total goals scored and 181 conceded.
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ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Conyears-Ervin conceded to Ford late Tuesday, though The Associated Press has not declared a winner.
—Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
According to The Athletic’s measure, only Wolves and West Ham United have conceded more goals from back-post crosses than Everton’s six this season.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 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
The Census Bureau this week conceded an intra-government disagreement.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Conyears-Ervin conceded to Ford late Tuesday, though The Associated Press has not declared a winner.
—Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
According to The Athletic’s measure, only Wolves and West Ham United have conceded more goals from back-post crosses than Everton’s six this season.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 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
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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The change would allow for young children to be admitted with the approval of the caucus leader.—
Aki Nace,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The lack of change is because of a lack of clarity, Powell admitted.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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The motorcyclist, since identified as 25-year-old Moreno Valley resident Marvonna Vaxter, was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition, but later succumbed to their injuries.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The victims in that incident were transported to a hospital, but the child succumbed to his injuries and was declared dead there.—
Aldo Toledo,
San Francisco Chronicle,
20 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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Los Angeles Police Department officers were in pursuit of a driver in the San Fernando Valley on Saturday morning before the driver finally surrendered.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Walls allowed just three hits over seven innings for LCC and surrendered one earned run.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 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 22 Mar. 2026.
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