CONCEDES Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

concedes

verb

present tense third-person singular of concede

as in admits

to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly she grudgingly conceded his point

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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 Jacques told them that the couple would only have ownership once the gallery paid the estate, but, in her court filing, Jacques concedes that was incorrect. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The lesson here – and one the NBCU-Peacock-YouTube deal concedes – is that a media company just isn’t the mountain that Mohammed goes to – the consumers are the mountain. — Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Once the darling of the NBA, the next heartthrob to splash on posters and commercials, the acrobatic point guard concedes he is viewed negatively. — Jason Quick, New York Times, 12 July 2026 The media business always goes through some splitting of cells — meiosis and mitosis — but every industry leader concedes that consolidation is especially needed today. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 30 June 2026 The waiver concedes a major point of potential leverage at the start of these 60-day talks. — Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 19 June 2026 Katie Porter concedes in race for governor. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 2 June 2026 The mayor concedes some residents have concerns about the impact the gondola may have on the character of their quiet town. — John Meyer, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026 Nationally, the left often concedes first in the name of pragmatism, while more conservative factions hold firm and extract concessions. — Darius Khalil Gordon, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026

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Apart from deepening its presence in existing markets, IHH is also considering expanding into adjacent countries, though Prem admits that no concrete plans have yet been made.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
The complaint acknowledges that this situation is unusual, and admits that the First Amendment gives Americans the right to criticize their own government without fear of liability.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of admits

Verb

Vhagar dies in the crash and Caraxes succumbs to his injuries a few days after crawling out and into the bowls of Harrenhal.

— James Grebey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
When Mina’s closest friend Lucy succumbs to his thrall, the enigmatic Professor Van Helsing is summoned to wage war on this unfathomable threat.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 22 July 2026

Definition of succumbs

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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, 7 July 2026
Then Armand confesses to Molloy that, actually, he’s been in love with him for decades.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 July 2026

Definition of confesses

Verb

When a student submits a paper written by a chatbot instead of their own work, should this be considered plagiarism?

— Roger J. Kreuz, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
Firewise is a national program where each community of eight to 200 homes works together to create defensible space and clear brush, agrees to continue the work annually and submits an application to Firewise USA.

— Chuck Page, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of submits

Verb

Britt acknowledges the ask of his administration and community to further elevate the program and reach his goal of being one of the top 25 programs in the country.

— Jack Leo, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Haver also acknowledges the generational gap in fitness advice.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of acknowledges

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Meanwhile, the Harford County Humane Society tells CBS News Baltimore there have been 140 owner surrenders through the county's animal control this summer, which is double last summer's total.

— Tara Lynch, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Summer is usually the busiest season for shelters, officials said, as more stray animals, owner surrenders and vulnerable kittens arrive.

— Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026