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
Across nine competitive matches this season, Arsenal have conceded just three goals.
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
However, de Apziazu conceded streamers’ ambition and budgets are still leading to market-leading productions, even if fewer of them are made.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
In the first three weeks, the Broncos head coach conceded last week, his team had not settled on an offensive identity.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Mascherano was asked to assess Inter Miami’s defense, which has conceded 47 goals, which is among the most in the conference.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Yet the Republican conceded that DOGE’s work has not been as easily accomplished as Musk once hoped.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
San Diego then conceded its fourth game-tying or game-losing goal of the season.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Dickerson, who had a big lead in unofficial results, declared victory on Tuesday night, and Shigley conceded.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
For the first time, the usually intransigent leader conceded last week that international outrage over how Israel is waging war in Gaza is turning Israel into a potential pariah.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
However, de Apziazu conceded streamers’ ambition and budgets are still leading to market-leading productions, even if fewer of them are made.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
In the first three weeks, the Broncos head coach conceded last week, his team had not settled on an offensive identity.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Mascherano was asked to assess Inter Miami’s defense, which has conceded 47 goals, which is among the most in the conference.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Yet the Republican conceded that DOGE’s work has not been as easily accomplished as Musk once hoped.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
San Diego then conceded its fourth game-tying or game-losing goal of the season.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Dickerson, who had a big lead in unofficial results, declared victory on Tuesday night, and Shigley conceded.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
For the first time, the usually intransigent leader conceded last week that international outrage over how Israel is waging war in Gaza is turning Israel into a potential pariah.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceded
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Last year, in his third NBA season, LaRavia played well enough that Memphis general manager Zach Kleiman admitted the team’s decision to decline his fourth-year player option the previous summer was a mistake.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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At European soccer governing body UEFA’s Congress in Stockholm in April 2002, Kazakhstan was admitted as the confederation’s 52nd member after leaving the Asian Football Confederation the previous year.—
Nina Subkhanberdina,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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Today that speech is widely seen as the setup for the historic market collapse of 2000 in which many hot new internet companies succumbed.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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There have been moments where Marr and Morrissey nearly succumbed to the pressure.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
29 Sep. 2025
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Charges were dropped against two, but the two suspects who confessed went on trial and were convicted of capital murder, officials said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Finally, Robinson confessed to his father.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The apartment building will contain 14 one-bedroom and 10 two-bedroom units, according to an application the developer submitted to the city earlier this week.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Once again this year, fourth grade teachers around the county turned their classrooms into recording studios, and their students submitted outstanding stories, interviews and commentaries for NPR's Student Podcast Challenge.—
Jordan Owens,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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This acknowledged the error, diffused the awkwardness and reoriented the conversation onto a positive heading.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
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However, in a post on its website, the company acknowledged safety protections may fall away in longer conversations with ChatGPT.—
Sonia Mankame,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Reliever Luke Weaver walked the free-swinging Ceddanne Rafaela, gave up a hustle double to Nick Sogard, then surrendered the go-ahead two-run single to pinch-hitter Masataka Yoshida that ultimately proved to be the deciding blow.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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That’s the eighth-fewest surrendered in a game during the Campbell era.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The film bowed in the summer and grossed $32 million at the global box office, strong results for an indie horror pic in the thick of the summer tentpole season.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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Many bowed their heads, some cried softly.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Rather than spending millions in a relentless quest to solve the problems wrought by Coors Field, the Rockies appear to have capitulated to its whims.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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General Mills capitulated and brought back the original Trix, artificial dyes and all.—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Conceded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceded. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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