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
Sackrison concedes that these are challenging times for auto buyers.
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Pat Maio, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
These traits don’t exactly present themselves as prime nominees for being the life of the party, Brown concedes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
Prickly concedes that getting video of a hit often requires a second sortie, sometimes three or four.
—Tamar Jacoby, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Ling concedes from a production design perspective there wasn’t a lot to do.
—Jay Glennie, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Sean Northup, deputy director of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization, concedes that the section of road east of Shadeland Avenue may not seem primed for walkable development.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 12 Sep. 2025
Even so, Whiddett concedes that bespoke remains the bigger prize.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Subsequently, acting Prime Minister Dan Ogilvy (Pip Carter) concedes Dalton her rightful position.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Even John Mearsheimer, the leading realist voice on Ukraine, concedes these demands are non-negotiable—but deeply unacceptable to Kyiv and its allies.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Pat Maio, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
These traits don’t exactly present themselves as prime nominees for being the life of the party, Brown concedes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
Prickly concedes that getting video of a hit often requires a second sortie, sometimes three or four.
—Tamar Jacoby, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Ling concedes from a production design perspective there wasn’t a lot to do.
—Jay Glennie, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Sean Northup, deputy director of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization, concedes that the section of road east of Shadeland Avenue may not seem primed for walkable development.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 12 Sep. 2025
Even so, Whiddett concedes that bespoke remains the bigger prize.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Subsequently, acting Prime Minister Dan Ogilvy (Pip Carter) concedes Dalton her rightful position.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Even John Mearsheimer, the leading realist voice on Ukraine, concedes these demands are non-negotiable—but deeply unacceptable to Kyiv and its allies.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concedes
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Wolfe admits that Disney adults are buying what the multibillion-dollar corporation is selling.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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However, piggies and bunnies was mostly an accident, Emily admits.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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If someone succumbs to the heat, promptly relocate them to a cool, shaded location.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
23 Sep. 2025
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When Day succumbs to his wounds, Dusk seizes the vacuum, claiming Hari Seldon’s psychohistory crystal.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Every so often, Nelson cranks up the salsa music and busts a move, and Nick confesses that his real dream is to be a choreographer.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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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,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Anyone who submits a valid claim to Amazon and is approved will also be paid up to $51.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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However, comprehensive clinical trial results are often either unavailable or not disclosed until the start of the marketing authorization process, when a company submits a comprehensive application to regulators to formally approve a drug for sale.—
Lucy Xiaolu Wang,
The Conversation,
23 Sep. 2025
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Tranter acknowledges he’s been fortunate to make a more-than-comfortable living in a business that at its best remains a pipe dream for most.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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Slot’s more patient and pragmatic Liverpool is a reflection of a new reality, which Klopp himself acknowledges.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Order surrenders messily to disorder.—
Domenico Starnone,
The Atlantic,
28 Sep. 2025
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Each year, millions of cats and dogs enter shelters across the United States, many due to owner surrenders.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Concedes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concedes. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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