CONCEDES Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

concedes

verb

present tense third-person singular of concede

as in admits

to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly she grudgingly conceded his point

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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 The media business always goes through some splitting of cells — meiosis and mitosis — but every industry leader concedes that consolidation is especially needed today. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 30 June 2026 The waiver concedes a major point of potential leverage at the start of these 60-day talks. — Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 19 June 2026 Katie Porter concedes in race for governor. — 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

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Verb

Lehmann admits the clash of personalities made for a complicated shoot.

— Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Wadden admits that the color has a richness and warmth that might seem like a daring choice to homeowners who are accustomed to more understated palettes.

— Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of admits

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With three days to go before Krypto succumbs to the slow-acting agent, Supergirl sets out on a cosmic adventure to retrieve the antidote, confronting her emotional trauma along the way.

— Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
If someone succumbs to the heat, promptly relocate them to a cool, shaded location.

— Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 9 June 2026

Definition of succumbs

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Emerald Isle, North Carolina, confesses its obvious charms—brilliant blue-green waters, a verdant maritime forest, and lush marshes—in its name.

— Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
Then Armand confesses to Molloy that, actually, he’s been in love with him for decades.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 July 2026

Definition of confesses

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In my experience, most account management teams operate reactively, stepping in only when a customer submits a support ticket or threatens to churn.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Should the Council decline, if Unite NY then submits at least another 15,000 signatures, the matter will go to the ballot.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 July 2026

Definition of submits

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Goldman, who founded the group 10 years ago in the politically important Oakland County, acknowledges the changing dynamics of Democratic primaries.

— Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Damola Adamolekun, the youngest CEO the chain restaurant has ever seen at 37 years old, acknowledges the company's storied history with celebrity, and has been talking up the brand since taking over.

— Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026