1
as in admitting
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
she grudgingly conceded his point
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2
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
Led by forward Trinity Rodman, the Spirit have scored 10 goals while conceding just four through seven matches.
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Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
There has still been plenty of drama, such as in 2013 when Hull went up in second despite missing a penalty and then conceding a last-minute equaliser at home to Cardiff City, Watford’s home defeat by Leeds eventually saving the blushes of spot-kick taker Nick Proschwitz.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Despite conceding, Bayern improved as the half progressed.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
The 2-0 win over RSL on Wednesday was Miami’s second clean sheet of the season, after conceding eight goals in its previous four games.
—Michelle Kaufman
april 24, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Regardless of the meal, the culinary team goes above and beyond to accommodate dietary restrictions and concerns, without conceding quality or thoughtful creativity.
—Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
That ended a 593-minute run by LAFC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris without conceding to begin an MLS season, the fourth longest in league history.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
Green rarely strayed more than a few feet from the Clippers superstar, fighting through screens rather than conceding a switch.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
With Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceding the election to opposition leader Péter Magyar’s Tisza party, the focus of Hungarian news media is trying to gauge the size of the party’s future majority.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
There has still been plenty of drama, such as in 2013 when Hull went up in second despite missing a penalty and then conceding a last-minute equaliser at home to Cardiff City, Watford’s home defeat by Leeds eventually saving the blushes of spot-kick taker Nick Proschwitz.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Despite conceding, Bayern improved as the half progressed.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
The 2-0 win over RSL on Wednesday was Miami’s second clean sheet of the season, after conceding eight goals in its previous four games.
—Michelle Kaufman
april 24, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Regardless of the meal, the culinary team goes above and beyond to accommodate dietary restrictions and concerns, without conceding quality or thoughtful creativity.
—Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
That ended a 593-minute run by LAFC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris without conceding to begin an MLS season, the fourth longest in league history.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
Green rarely strayed more than a few feet from the Clippers superstar, fighting through screens rather than conceding a switch.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
With Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceding the election to opposition leader Péter Magyar’s Tisza party, the focus of Hungarian news media is trying to gauge the size of the party’s future majority.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceding
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By its final years, the hall mostly hosted dancing, admitting men for 50 cents and women free of charge.—
Graham Womack
May 2,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 2026
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Monica Lewinsky is admitting what led her to make choices that helped ignite one of Washington’s biggest scandals.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Regretfully, locally foxgloves only last through spring and early summer before succumbing to the heat and humidity of the hot months.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Mullins, 26, died on the floor of the store, succumbing to his wounds before paramedics arrived.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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In October 2014, TMZ obtained an audio recording of Collins allegedly confessing in a 2012 joint therapy session with then-wife Faye Grant to molesting underage girls.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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Robinson left a handwritten note for his romantic partner confessing to the crime, and also confessed to friends on the chat room platform Discord, prosecutors said.—
Matthew Brown,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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The mall, one of Chicago’s largest, fell on hard times after getting hit by the rise of online retail and then the pandemic, losing its top retailer, Macy’s, in 2021, followed by the owner surrendering control of the property in 2022.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The defensive effort got Cameron out of the fifth inning without surrendering a run.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2026
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While acknowledging that antisemites may have good characteristics—a loving husband, a generous and conscientious citizen—Sartre claimed that their hatred ultimately defines them.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
8 May 2026
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The event created space for conversation about how advances in at‑home beauty devices are becoming part of evolving personal care routines, while acknowledging the experiences of people navigating hormonal conditions that can affect skin and hair growth.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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This week, Bonta joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general from mainly Democratic states submitting a comment letter to the Postal Service outlining their opposition.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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People can also apply for SNAP by downloading a paper application and submitting it in person at a service center.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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On Friday, the zoo resumed business, with officials bowing to visitors and apologizing for the trouble caused.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The film was the top film over this past weekend after bowing on the platform Friday.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Conceding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceding. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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