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
During the family dinner that concludes episode 1 of Back to Reality, Chase conceded to Savannah's hard work.
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Ryan Coleman September 2, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Mascherano conceded that his team was outplayed in the first half.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
In the last two matchups against the Mystics in the nation’s capital, Golden State conceded big leads and had to close out the game in the closing minutes.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Both André Onana and Altay Bayındır have been used in the three games this season and both have made blunders that have led to conceded goals.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
He's conceded zero earned runs in 10 of his 12 appearances with Toronto.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Using the more prominent draft pick trade charts, the Vikings conceded about the equivalent of a fourth-round pick.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
This came after the Reds conceded twice against Crystal Palace in the Community Shield, raising doubts about Liverpool’s defensive solidity.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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
Ryan Coleman September 2, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Mascherano conceded that his team was outplayed in the first half.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
In the last two matchups against the Mystics in the nation’s capital, Golden State conceded big leads and had to close out the game in the closing minutes.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Both André Onana and Altay Bayındır have been used in the three games this season and both have made blunders that have led to conceded goals.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
He's conceded zero earned runs in 10 of his 12 appearances with Toronto.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Using the more prominent draft pick trade charts, the Vikings conceded about the equivalent of a fourth-round pick.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
This came after the Reds conceded twice against Crystal Palace in the Community Shield, raising doubts about Liverpool’s defensive solidity.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceded
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Boeing previously admitted that two of its 737 MAX flight technical pilots deceived the Federal Aviation Administration’s aircraft evaluation group about an aircraft part known as MCAS that affected the flight control system of the Boeing 737 MAX.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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Most are admitted on F-1 visas for academic study, M-1 visas for vocational training, or J-1 visas for exchange programs.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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City succumbed too meekly given their spine included Ruben Dias, John Stones, Rodri and Haaland at the end of the match.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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Over the past decade, as much of the world has become more chaotic and succumbed to nationalism, protectionism, and illiberalism, Japan has been a force for maintaining the stability of the international order.—
Mireya Solís,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In 2013, the celebrity chef confessed to having used the slur in a legal deposition.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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When Harry confessed that the newlyweds’ romance was inspiring to him in his own dating life, Kate reportedly cried.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
7 Sep. 2025
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Sweepstakes entries can be submitted via the brand's website, with no purchase necessary.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Should Manas be chosen as Brazil’s official Academy Award submission, Brennand would be only the third woman whose film has ever been submitted, for the category, and if nominated, the first Brazilian woman to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best International Feature Film.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Trump acknowledged the financial dilemma a loss of tariffs would create.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Gebbia acknowledged that his political shift hasn’t come without consequences.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Edwin Perez, 26, eventually surrendered to law enforcement.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
2 Sep. 2025
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Mets starter David Peterson surrendered eight runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out one over just two innings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The film bowed at Cannes Critics’ Week this year and won the Grand Prize.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Hisahito bowed deeply and thanked the Emperor for the crown and his parents for hosting the ceremony and pledged to fulfil his responsibility as a royal member.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Twin Cities,
6 Sep. 2025
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Trump, who has sometimes seemed conflicted about the anti-vax sentiment in his coalition that prevents him from claiming more credit for Operation Warp Speed, has thoroughly capitulated to the political reality that Kennedy is a useful ally.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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In the final vote, all 73 Center Party parliamentarians capitulated, justifying their surrender as a necessary evil to save the party.—
DANIEL ZIBLATT,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Conceded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceded. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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