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
Hodak concedes that the biohybrid model poses perils.
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Rodrik concedes that there is no tried and tested formula to achieve this.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Despite the advances in AI, Duan concedes that early domestic CAE software lagged behind foreign competitors in several areas.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
An Alford plea is one in which a defendant admits no guilt, but concedes that prosecutors have enough evidence to secure a conviction.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Campbell-Pretty concedes her rival has the better collection.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
Lereya says that as AI use proliferates, entirely new jobs will be created, but also concedes that some roles will dramatically change, and even at times, be eliminated.
—John Kell, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Sackrison concedes that these are challenging times for auto buyers.
—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
Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Rodrik concedes that there is no tried and tested formula to achieve this.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Despite the advances in AI, Duan concedes that early domestic CAE software lagged behind foreign competitors in several areas.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
An Alford plea is one in which a defendant admits no guilt, but concedes that prosecutors have enough evidence to secure a conviction.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Campbell-Pretty concedes her rival has the better collection.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
Lereya says that as AI use proliferates, entirely new jobs will be created, but also concedes that some roles will dramatically change, and even at times, be eliminated.
—John Kell, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Sackrison concedes that these are challenging times for auto buyers.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concedes
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Alton Brown admits that the classic green bean casserole recipe is worth celebrating.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Nov. 2025
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It’s taken time, Fonseca admits, to grow accustomed to playing in front of such raucous crowds.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 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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Thankfully, as Hank sleepily confesses, James got away.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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After Tom shares the analogy of the bird that can’t find its way home with Robbie (Tom Pelphrey), the on-the-run thief confesses to seeing himself in the bird.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Currently, federal law only guarantees a cow’s milk substitute—such as fortified soy milk—if a parent submits a physician’s note documenting a disability.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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The city’s existing process has design work being completed either by city engineers or outside architects before a contractor is chosen — a decision based on which contractor submits the lowest bid.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Laudermilch acknowledges the difficulty of staying present.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Jorgensen acknowledges that perception.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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At crucial moments, however, one force surrenders to the other to produce an ambiguous collaboration.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Dallas has given up the most passing yards in the league, and their secondary surrenders lots of open windows.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Concedes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concedes. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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