1
as in admits
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
she grudgingly conceded his point
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2
as in succumbs
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 concedes
Katie Porter concedes in race for governor.
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Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
The other, correspondingly, concedes it.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The mayor concedes some residents have concerns about the impact the gondola may have on the character of their quiet town.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Nationally, the left often concedes first in the name of pragmatism, while more conservative factions hold firm and extract concessions.
—Darius Khalil Gordon, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
That kind of advance won’t make physical crews or the places trying to lure them very happy, a point Stone concedes.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Even the manager concedes that health questions hover over every member of his prospective rotation.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Oosterhoff concedes that psychiatric diagnoses and prognoses are inherently less certain than those of physical illnesses.
—Charles Lane, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
Although Art Recognition has collaborated with institutions like the Kunsthaus Zürich, Popovici concedes that galleries have little incentive to embrace technology that might cast doubt over their collections.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
The other, correspondingly, concedes it.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The mayor concedes some residents have concerns about the impact the gondola may have on the character of their quiet town.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Nationally, the left often concedes first in the name of pragmatism, while more conservative factions hold firm and extract concessions.
—Darius Khalil Gordon, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
That kind of advance won’t make physical crews or the places trying to lure them very happy, a point Stone concedes.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Even the manager concedes that health questions hover over every member of his prospective rotation.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Oosterhoff concedes that psychiatric diagnoses and prognoses are inherently less certain than those of physical illnesses.
—Charles Lane, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
Although Art Recognition has collaborated with institutions like the Kunsthaus Zürich, Popovici concedes that galleries have little incentive to embrace technology that might cast doubt over their collections.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concedes
Verb
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The approach, Black Thought admits, is indeed intentional and aimed at cultivating an organic expansion of the festival's appeal.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Lopetegui admits his side will be big outsiders in each of their three Group B fixtures.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Verb
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If someone succumbs to the heat, promptly relocate them to a cool, shaded location.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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How to Tackle Lawn Fungus Whether or not your lawn succumbs to a fungal disease is not entirely within your control.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
28 May 2026
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After 17 years behind bars, convicted for murdering his pregnant wife, Max is exonerated after someone else confesses to the crime.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Rafa confesses to eating chocolate in violation of his strict diet.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
Verb
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If a recruiter submits your application to a company with a short positioning note (as mentioned above by Xavier Roux), having prepared a cover letter will help the recruiter capture the most important highlights of your background.—
Caroline Ceniza-Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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But Jennifer Woodruff, a spokeswoman for CU Denver, said those figures will change when the university system submits a new application later this week.—
Thomas Gounley,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
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Yet voters weren’t swayed by Steyer’s money, seeing the donation as a rational response by a company deeply invested in California to a candidate who at least acknowledges basic energy reality.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Novo Nordisk acknowledges the side effects without conceding the label needs to say more.—
Ryan Brennan
June 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Stray animals or surrenders will no longer be accepted at police stations in most cases, and neighborhood rescues are no longer an option for officers.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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When Kenobi surrenders and Vader swings his blade through Kenobi’s chest, Kenobi disappears.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Concedes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concedes. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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