CONCEDING Synonyms: 103 Similar and Opposite Words

conceding

verb

present participle of concede

as in admitting

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

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as in succumbing

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 conceding Orlando is winless in its last four away matches, conceding 13 goals. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026 But among all Ukrainian regions surveyed, Kyiv respondents had the lowest support for conceding the Donbas territory. — Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026 The hosts opened a four-goal lead by the 55th minute and held on after conceding in the 77th, 86th and 89th. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 Vena said the current task is proving service is strong enough to hold customers trying rail, simultaneously conceding that not all will stay. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 While conceding that midterms are sometimes a referendum on the sitting president, Kelly stands on his individual record of delivering for his district. — Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 In the streamer’s pursuit of Warner Bros, Sarandos began to drink the Kool-Aid on theatrical, conceding to a 45-day exclusive theatrical window (though to streaming, not PVOD; still not an ideal situation for exhibitors or filmmakers). — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026 In 2025, de Leest was named the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year after conceding 19 goals in 21 games, including six clean sheets. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2026 Hollywood executives at a panel featuring UTA, Gold House, Lionsgate and HYBE saw an opening for Asian talent and stories rooted in specific cultures, while conceding that getting projects funded is still a struggle. — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceding

Verb

The author laughs ruefully when accused of his own version of nostalgia, admitting that the version of the airport he’s created feels closer to our present-day reality.

— Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
The first of the 12 steps is admitting that your relationship with your vice has become unmanageable.

— Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of admitting

Verb

His talent for facing every danger head-on did not prevent Altobelli from succumbing to self-defeat.

— J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Short enough to read in a single sitting, Sara Gran’s chilling story of an architect succumbing to demonic possession will leave readers stunned and unsettled.

— David Faris, TheWeek, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of succumbing

Verb

Bundy was executed in 1989 after confessing to the killings of at least 30 people.

— Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026
On July 23, 1973, tragedy rippled through the Mexican American community when 12-year-old Santos Rodriguez was shot and killed by a Dallas police officer who tried to coerce him into confessing to a burglary by playing Russian roulette.

— Alexis Guerrero, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of confessing

Verb

The next-closest defenses, Kansas City and Jacksonville, are surrendering 17 points per game.

— Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026
The Terrapins led Rutgers 23-13 at halftime before surrendering the advantage, extending their conference losing streak to 12 games.

— Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of surrendering

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California lawmakers began a discussion Thursday about removing the cap on the state’s $750 million incentive for film and TV production, while acknowledging that such a move would face budget hurdles.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026
The outlet reported that Meghan arranged for hospital staff to deliver the letter to her father's bedside, ask him to sign a form acknowledging receipt and record his acceptance of the letter.

— Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of acknowledging

Verb

Unlike traditional search engines, submitting the same question multiple times to a chatbot can give users significantly different responses.

— Huo Jingnan, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026
Shea noted that submitting a film for Oscar consideration costs nothing in any category, more than 200 festival awards make short films automatically eligible, and members can watch contenders on the Academy Screening Room app.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of submitting

Verb

Georgie gave the crowd a bow, losing her balance briefly before catching herself, waving to her family and bowing again.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2026
For her first collection, bowing for resort, she was inspired by Borgo Filograna and its surrounding landscapes.

— Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026