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
Piastri concedes and gives the place back.
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Rob Reed, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Even so, Whiddett concedes that bespoke remains the bigger prize.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Struppa, 70, concedes that choosing administration three decades ago came with tradeoffs.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 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
Schlep concedes to being relatively powerless, but says he’s been heartened by the online community’s response to his banning.
—Steven Asarch, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
The mayor, who has sought to avoid conflict with the White House, concedes Trump has the legal right to deploy the National Guard.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 Aug. 2025
Many lobster dishes are thought of as summer staples, Holden concedes, but lobster is also fitting for special occasions.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
Rob Reed, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Even so, Whiddett concedes that bespoke remains the bigger prize.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Struppa, 70, concedes that choosing administration three decades ago came with tradeoffs.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 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
Schlep concedes to being relatively powerless, but says he’s been heartened by the online community’s response to his banning.
—Steven Asarch, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
The mayor, who has sought to avoid conflict with the White House, concedes Trump has the legal right to deploy the National Guard.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 Aug. 2025
Many lobster dishes are thought of as summer staples, Holden concedes, but lobster is also fitting for special occasions.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concedes
Verb
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Marandi admits the performance was unexpected.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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The company admits, however, that determined actors can still bypass safeguards.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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And when that fish, in turn, succumbs to the claws of a bald eagle, its DDT dense meat becomes a poisonous lunch for an oblivious bird.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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The community's willingness to proactively strengthen its economic foundations today will determine whether crypto fulfills its promise as robust, trusted global infrastructure, or succumbs when faced with inevitable systemic stress.—
Mark R. Weaver,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Marshall later confesses everything to Charles, Oliver, and Mabel before attempting to kill them.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Go Hasegawa, who is in the process of designing one of the property’s 13 vacation homes, confesses that having complete creative control has instead been a source of stress.—
Siobhan Reid,
Robb Report,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As for goalkeepers, Luis Llopis — the goalkeeping coach who previously worked with Zinedine Zidane and was brought back when Carlo Ancelotti returned in 2021 — regularly submits reports on options, but none of them have been given serious consideration due to the squad’s situation.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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In 2025, the average candidate submits 42 applications just to get one interview, and only about 3% of applicants make it to that stage.—
Jill Schulman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Leadership Development Approach From the outset of launching Apex, Iftiu acknowledges that his biggest learning curve involved shifting focus from personal production to leadership multiplication.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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These are all challenges that new BOP Director William Marshall III acknowledges.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Henry then surrenders his phone, and Tony tosses it into the air for Ziva to blast to pieces.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
4 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Concedes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concedes. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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