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
Going into Wednesday’s games, the Lakers rank 27th in opposing field goal percentage and 24th in defensive rating, an estimate of the amount of points a team concedes across a 100-possession span.
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Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
McDermott avoids houseplants for a simple house but concedes that any small, tidy plant that doesn't require much upkeep would be fine.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
But Voss concedes much of Direda's testimony was corroborated by the evidence.
—Natalie Morales, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Tony Clark, executive director of the players union, concedes that the system might need tinkering but is adamantly opposed to a salary cap.
—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
But Vernon concedes that Dijon’s mission was difficult.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 8 Dec. 2025
Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
McDermott avoids houseplants for a simple house but concedes that any small, tidy plant that doesn't require much upkeep would be fine.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
But Voss concedes much of Direda's testimony was corroborated by the evidence.
—Natalie Morales, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Tony Clark, executive director of the players union, concedes that the system might need tinkering but is adamantly opposed to a salary cap.
—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
But Vernon concedes that Dijon’s mission was difficult.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 8 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concedes
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Lo admits that working with Hodgson affirms his own masochism.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Trump is not a man who ever admits a mistake.—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Shakespearean classic focuses on Macbeth, a Scottish general who makes his prophecy of becoming king a reality but then succumbs to madness.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
29 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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Alfie, my hero and king, and Sophie are in the marketplace, and Sophie confesses everything.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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But strangely, the 28-year-old confesses the transition was relatively smooth.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Senate Bill 660 would ensure that a local officer is on the scene and submits a report during an immigration enforcement operation.—
Madeline Burke,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Director Harry Lighton transposed the story from the 1970s to the present, casting a hulking Alexander Skarsgård as the gorgeous and emotionally remote biker Ray, and Melling as the shy, diminutive parking attendant who submits himself to Ray.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
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The company acknowledges that this may include some alerts that are not actually a cause for concern, but feels confident in this starting point, which can be adjusted based on future user feedback.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
26 Feb. 2026
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Bouie acknowledges that SlaveVoyages was an important resource for historians and descendants.—
Geraldo Cadava,
New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2026
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Andrew surrenders his Duke of York title.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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Peter then surrenders to Catherine, who demands his explanation for going AWOL.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Concedes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concedes. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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