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
And Payton conceded that Denver can’t count on duplicating the 12-2 record in one-score games the Broncos achieved last season.
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Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The Penguins have a +32 scoring differential, with 204 total goals scored and 172 conceded.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Creuzot, who conceded Wednesday after the final results were released, thanked supporters, voters and his family, and congratulated Givens.
—Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
When Cooper pointed out that Maas, as the author, would be the one who knows the answer to that question, Maas conceded with a laugh.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Allam conceded the race in a statement on social media on Wednesday.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office later conceded that error during habeas proceedings.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
At trial, however, Zuckerberg conceded that the rule is hard to enforce because users sometimes lie about their age.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
That growth takes money, a bet that some financiers are unwilling to make, Strautmanis conceded.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The Penguins have a +32 scoring differential, with 204 total goals scored and 172 conceded.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Creuzot, who conceded Wednesday after the final results were released, thanked supporters, voters and his family, and congratulated Givens.
—Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
When Cooper pointed out that Maas, as the author, would be the one who knows the answer to that question, Maas conceded with a laugh.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Allam conceded the race in a statement on social media on Wednesday.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office later conceded that error during habeas proceedings.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
At trial, however, Zuckerberg conceded that the rule is hard to enforce because users sometimes lie about their age.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
That growth takes money, a bet that some financiers are unwilling to make, Strautmanis conceded.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceded
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Miller also admitted stealing the women’s credit cards and using one to pay for gas, according to documents.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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In November 2024, Van der Woude admitted in juvenile court to having digitally penetrated a minor, the complaint notes, referencing reporting from the Orange County Register.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Harrington and Shan were pronounced dead at the scene while Pederson succumbed to his injuries on Monday.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Attempts to resuscitate the girl were made and she was taken to the hospital but succumbed to her wounds.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Eventually, Friedmann identified himself and confessed.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Cheryl’s father had died years earlier, not knowing that someone had confessed.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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All prize claims must be submitted within 180 days of the drawing date for draw games.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
4 Mar. 2026
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The city of Hobart, partnered with Garfield Public/Private LLC, also submitted a convention center proposal, and commissioners could have chosen not to accept either proposal.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Altman acknowledged the communications breakdown.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Schools have reopened, although Holness acknowledged some children are learning in less than ideal conditions, and between 500 and 1,000 have still not been able to fully return to classes due to the destruction of their buildings.—
Jacqueline Charles,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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While few details of the circumstances in this case have been made public, the animal control agency said the individual involved in the investigation has voluntarily surrendered the animals and the investigation is continuing.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Unfortunately, this sweet 3-year-old Labrador-mix is one of many pets who are sadly surrendered to valley shelters due to community-wide struggles — including housing instability.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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One of the primary ambassadors of Persian classical music has been the composer and kamancheh (an Iranian bowed-instrument) virtuoso Kayhan Kalhor.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2026
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Katherine Nguyen stood with hands folded and head bowed at the altar of a Buddhist temple in Rosemead.—
Deepa Bharath,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Conceded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceded. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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