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

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In mid-2023, JPMorgan agreed to a $290 million settlement with victims of Epstein without admitting wrongdoing.

— Eamon Javers,Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
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

Definition of admitting

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Someone swept into the ocean by a sneaker wave is at risk of succumbing to extremely cold water temperatures, the agency said.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026
There is hope for 2027, but Democrats must focus on lowering healthcare, food, gas and housing costs; lowering interest rates; ending the war in Iran; restoring goodwill with our allies and not succumbing to overreach from the far left.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of succumbing

Verb

Williams sort of took Sam’s advice about confessing her feelings to Eleanor and almost instantly regretted it, so that could get very messy very quickly.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026
Another alleged confession came in February 2016, when an undercover operative, reportedly working on behalf of RadarOnline and the National Enquirer, secretly filmed van der Sloot in a Peruvian prison confessing to Natalee’s murder.

— Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of confessing

Verb

Through three quarters, the Kansas City Chiefs had held the Denver Broncos to 13 points, building an 11-point lead despite surrendering a touchdown on fourth down after three stops near the goal line.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
The central wager of an economic security alliance is that the United States can gain leverage over China by surrendering some leverage over its allies.

— THEODORE BUNZEL, Foreign Affairs, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of surrendering

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Conwell closed with 13 points, acknowledging that his function is to play as a disruptor.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026
Shikishima and his allies try their best to combat the extraterrestrial threat while debating whether Godzilla is worth the risk of resurrection, acknowledging that sometimes the only way to beat one kaiju is with another.

— Zachary Lee, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of acknowledging

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Now Plum is demanding accountability, with the district's athletic director filing a formal complaint on Monday and submitting the video to the WPIAL for review.

— CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Budget woes One of the governor’s first challenges out of the gate will be submitting a state budget in January to legislators.

— Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026