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
Tony Clark, executive director of the players union, concedes that the system might need tinkering but is adamantly opposed to a salary cap.
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Still, Weindling concedes that most HR departments do not always act in employees' best interests.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
To Spoelstra, what such an alignment concedes with spacing can be compensated with offensive rebounds, with the Heat prioritizing possessions.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
In the settlement agreement, Ceratizit neither admits liability nor concedes that the government’s claims are well-founded.
—Desiree Mathurin
december 19, Charlotte Observer, 19 Dec. 2025
In asking for more tax money, Walker concedes the district will keep open enough buildings to house more than twice the 18,000 students currently enrolled.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
But Vernon concedes that Dijon’s mission was difficult.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 8 Dec. 2025
Niumatalolo concedes that if a Power Four school has its sights set on Scudero, SJSU does not have the resources to compete in a bidding war.
—Aaron Johnson, Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2025
Duncum concedes that point, but notes that Buck has more experience in the hunting space.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 5 Dec. 2025
Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Still, Weindling concedes that most HR departments do not always act in employees' best interests.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
To Spoelstra, what such an alignment concedes with spacing can be compensated with offensive rebounds, with the Heat prioritizing possessions.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
In the settlement agreement, Ceratizit neither admits liability nor concedes that the government’s claims are well-founded.
—Desiree Mathurin
december 19, Charlotte Observer, 19 Dec. 2025
In asking for more tax money, Walker concedes the district will keep open enough buildings to house more than twice the 18,000 students currently enrolled.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
But Vernon concedes that Dijon’s mission was difficult.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 8 Dec. 2025
Niumatalolo concedes that if a Power Four school has its sights set on Scudero, SJSU does not have the resources to compete in a bidding war.
—Aaron Johnson, Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2025
Duncum concedes that point, but notes that Buck has more experience in the hunting space.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concedes
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Government admits failures of Army pilots A few legal revelations have been unveiled in the weeks leading up to the board meeting, which could create longer term impact on the Army and other agencies involved.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Mindy admits the hardest part has been navigating the logistics, including the financial and ownership decisions, and making sure everyone feels comfortable.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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Her sexuality is a source of conflict for her family, and the pressure leads to the painful breakup with her girlfriend, Rosie (Jess Gabor), who succumbs to family expectations.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
17 Dec. 2025
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Live, the band’s cataclysmic volume precludes close observation, and melodic detail succumbs to feedback like dust caught in an exploding star’s stratosphere.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
28 Nov. 2025
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When Hiro confesses his love to Mu-hee, Ho-jin must interpret.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
16 Jan. 2026
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Despite often appearing invincible on the tennis court, Djokovic confesses to one major weakness off it.—
Jonathan Thompson,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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That depends on whether a taxpayer files electronically or submits a paper return, as well as whether the IRS identifies any problems with a filing.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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But the work doesn’t end for Lata, even when her state submits its new roll.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN Money,
25 Dec. 2025
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Anthropic also acknowledges its own incentives — the company has a commercial interest in presenting AI as transformative, and the tech is improving quickly.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Yes, a nomination acknowledges the work, but a win cements it in history.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
22 Jan. 2026
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Carrie Fisher and Bruno Kirby are the secret weapons, and Nora Ephron's script never surrenders to sentimentality.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
USA Today,
15 Dec. 2025
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And this year, Stinett said, numbers are trending up again, with owner surrenders estimated to track up 40% from last year.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
25 Nov. 2025
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“Concedes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concedes. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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