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
While scoring goals left and right, the Dutch have also conceded a goal in every game, four in all.
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Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Baltimore will be getting its first female sheriff after incumbent Sam Cogen conceded to Sabrina Tapp-Harper in Maryland's primary election.
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Jt Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Australia is 26th in the World Cup in goals scored (two overall, one per game), and Paraguay is 31st in goals conceded (four overall, two per game).
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Data Skrive,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
But Ramaphosa also conceded that there had been failures in South Africa's border control.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Rather than crumbling after allowing the first-minute goal, Scotland has settled down and given itself a chance to get back into the game rather than conceded a quick, second goal.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
And while ratings are up for MLS on Apple TV this season, commissioner Don Garber has conceded the league may have moved entirely to streaming too soon.
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Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
19 June 2026
Councilwoman Janeese Lewis George won the nomination after former Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie conceded on Thursday.
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Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
Iran conceded little of substance, having learned to secure relief first.
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Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Baltimore will be getting its first female sheriff after incumbent Sam Cogen conceded to Sabrina Tapp-Harper in Maryland's primary election.
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Jt Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Australia is 26th in the World Cup in goals scored (two overall, one per game), and Paraguay is 31st in goals conceded (four overall, two per game).
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Data Skrive,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
But Ramaphosa also conceded that there had been failures in South Africa's border control.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Rather than crumbling after allowing the first-minute goal, Scotland has settled down and given itself a chance to get back into the game rather than conceded a quick, second goal.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
And while ratings are up for MLS on Apple TV this season, commissioner Don Garber has conceded the league may have moved entirely to streaming too soon.
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Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
19 June 2026
Councilwoman Janeese Lewis George won the nomination after former Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie conceded on Thursday.
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Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
Iran conceded little of substance, having learned to secure relief first.
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Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceded
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Berner admitted that she's dabbled in some of the trends, including light therapy, but hasn't undergone a laser treatment yet.
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The hardest part of building the hotel, Jones admitted, would be the acrylic—curved and clear windows for panoramic views, four inches thick, and strong enough to hold back the sea.
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One man ultimately succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Five people died at the scene, while a sixth person succumbed to their injuries in hospital, police said.
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As part of their guilty-plea agreements, all six antifa associates acknowledged their affiliation with the Dallas-area antifa cell and confessed to a single count of providing material support to terrorists.
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Elsewhere in the episode, Sheridan confessed to not caring about the opinions of television critics.
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Participants will have to stick to an average speed of below 50 kilometers an hour, on roads open to regular traffic, and will be submitted to time controls, passage checks, average speed trials and regularity trials.
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McClure said Jefferson worked on the draft in between other obligations, and on June 28, the committee submitted it to Congress.
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But being outspoken carries its own professional consequences, Hofstetter acknowledged – ticket sales dropped and club owners pushed back.
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As part of their guilty-plea agreements, all six antifa associates acknowledged their affiliation with the Dallas-area antifa cell and confessed to a single count of providing material support to terrorists.
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Records seized during a May 1 search warrant showed that at least 918 dogs were transferred or surrendered to Miranda’s Rescue between January 2025 and April 2026.
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Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control is no longer accepting non-emergency owner surrendered animals due to overcrowding.
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France coach Didier Deschamps bowed when his star came to the bench after he was substituted in the 85th minute.
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Wearing a gray suit and a white face mask, Kim, who has admitted receiving the gifts but denied they were tied to favors, quietly listened to the verdict with her head bowed.
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“Conceded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceded. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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