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 Jets have conceded 232 goals while scoring 222 for a -10 scoring differential.
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ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
In an interview with NBC News, a former commander with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iran’s powerful paramilitary group, conceded that many of the regime’s conditions were unlikely to be accepted by Washington but insisted Tehran was prepared to make concessions.
—Katherine Doyle, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Internally, Mead Johnson conceded it had been beaten in the fight over fortifiers.
—David Hilzenrath, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Sophia Mayott-Guerrero, a former Lakewood City Council member who serves as campaign manager for Make Lakewood Livable, conceded that the rezoning effort had failed Tuesday.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Burnley have conceded nine goals from corners this season, joint second most in the league.
—Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The lone goal allowed marks a new club record for the fewest goals conceded over a five-game stretch, underscoring just how quickly the transformation has taken hold.
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 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, 10 Apr. 2026
In an interview with NBC News, a former commander with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iran’s powerful paramilitary group, conceded that many of the regime’s conditions were unlikely to be accepted by Washington but insisted Tehran was prepared to make concessions.
—Katherine Doyle, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Internally, Mead Johnson conceded it had been beaten in the fight over fortifiers.
—David Hilzenrath, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Sophia Mayott-Guerrero, a former Lakewood City Council member who serves as campaign manager for Make Lakewood Livable, conceded that the rezoning effort had failed Tuesday.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Burnley have conceded nine goals from corners this season, joint second most in the league.
—Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The lone goal allowed marks a new club record for the fewest goals conceded over a five-game stretch, underscoring just how quickly the transformation has taken hold.
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 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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After years of addiction, Cornett, who’s from South Eastern Kentucky, admitted himself in 2022 to ARC.—
Alex Acquisto,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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He was admitted 10 days ago and was cared for by the incredible team there.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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He was later transported to a local hospital but subsequently succumbed to his injuries, according to the police.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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After filming, Eric Dane, who brilliantly portrayed tortured parent Cal Jacobs, succumbed to the effects of ALS in February of this year.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
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In an interview with The Times, Sid confessed that the whole thing was a lie concocted by a publicist in the 1940s.—
Anabel Sosa,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Flores confessed when police questioned him, authorities said in court filings.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The committee submitted its findings unanimously — a signal, perhaps, that elite academia is finally willing to say out loud what the public has long believed.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Cost savings could be made by improving the way titles are recorded or how time-off requests are submitted, Spinner said.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Iran has also acknowledged indirect talks.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The city of San Jose has acknowledged some criticism of the cameras and location data.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
15 Apr. 2026
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Since when in 250 years has America surrendered democracy to one person, putting aside the law and the Constitution?—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Chase Dollander surrendered one run on four hits in 4 1/3 innings for Colorado after Jimmy Herget opened with a 1-2-3 first.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The actors bowed, looking relieved.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Konig closed his eyes and bowed his head when the verdict was read.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Conceded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceded. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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