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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
The president’s intense desire to reopen the Strait of Hormuz has taken priority over longer-term concerns, conceding the initiative to Iran by his unwillingness to act.
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Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
And this Spanish side went 2-0-1 in group play without conceding a goal.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2026
Shockingly, both results were achieved without conceding a single yellow card, and the Asian giants are now clearly the tournament's dark horses.
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Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
Qatar will be reeling after their 6-0 drubbing by Canada, while Bosnia have been competitive before conceding late goals.
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The Athletic Soccer Experts,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Los Canaleros came close in their first group match of this year’s edition, though, conceding a heartbreaking goal in the final seconds against Ghana to lose 1-0.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
This marked the first time Algeria had ever won a World Cup game after conceding the first goal.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
Wilson also drew support from Mace, who endorsed him after conceding in the primary.
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Gabriella Biello,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Despite conceding first, Bulgaria mounted a second-half comeback, with Stoichkov scoring the equalizer and Yordan Letchkov netting from a diving header to secure a 2–1 victory.
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Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
And this Spanish side went 2-0-1 in group play without conceding a goal.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2026
Shockingly, both results were achieved without conceding a single yellow card, and the Asian giants are now clearly the tournament's dark horses.
—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
Qatar will be reeling after their 6-0 drubbing by Canada, while Bosnia have been competitive before conceding late goals.
—
The Athletic Soccer Experts,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Los Canaleros came close in their first group match of this year’s edition, though, conceding a heartbreaking goal in the final seconds against Ghana to lose 1-0.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
This marked the first time Algeria had ever won a World Cup game after conceding the first goal.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
Wilson also drew support from Mace, who endorsed him after conceding in the primary.
—
Gabriella Biello,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Despite conceding first, Bulgaria mounted a second-half comeback, with Stoichkov scoring the equalizer and Yordan Letchkov netting from a diving header to secure a 2–1 victory.
—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceding
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Second, build trust and psychological safety by being open, admitting mistakes, and listening attentively.
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The company agreed to settle the case without admitting liability.
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Supergirl killing Krem without much buildup, or hesitation, despite her advice to Ruthye, could have been framed as the heroine succumbing to her impulses, or accepting some dark truth about her own nature.
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Onley is joined by Vingegaard’s Team Visma-Lease A Bike team-mate Wout Van Aert in succumbing to injuries from this month’s racing, as the Belgian will not be able to race the year’s biggest race due to an elbow infection.
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Similiar incidents Last week in Baltimore City, a 15-year-old boy turned himself in to police, confessing to murdering another 15-year-old earlier this year.
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That relationship was based on sinners confessing their sins to this vicar.
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After that victory, Makhachev moved up to welterweight, surrendering his 155-pound title.
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Boise’s rough end to May stretched into June, and the first-year club left Madison, Wisconsin, last week surrendering four unanswered goals in the second half for an embarrassing loss.
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Sitting in court Friday alongside his attorney Abbe Lowell, Bolton answered a series of questions from Judge Chuang, acknowledging his rights and his voluntary decision to plead guilty to the charge, which carries a maximum prison sentence of 10 years.
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Leaders must embrace curiosity, share power, and crowdsource ideas, acknowledging that AI's impact is intertwined with macroeconomic shifts and identity concerns.
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The team plans to test the device further with other F-35 units at Luke before submitting the design to the Air Force’s global system.
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In a separate case, Oren David Shachar of Van Nuys, Abraham Shin of Corona and Jeannie Choi of Torrance are accused of participating in a healthcare fraud scheme involving submitting false claims for medically unnecessary hospice care services.
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China and Japan are part of the offshore suite opening Friday, with France and Belgium bowing next weekend.
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Set to debut in October, the Seville ‘Luminiscence’ marks the third city in Spain to host the global immersive phenomenon, after bowing in San Sebastián at its Buen Pastor Cathedral and in Barcelona, where a total 115,000 people have attended over 500 performances in a first season run.
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“Conceding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceding. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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