gave in

past tense of give in

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of gave in Advertisement The tough talk coming from Democrats now is not all that different from what some of them were saying in March, just before Schumer and other Senate Democrats gave in and averted a shutdown. Nik Popli, Time, 4 Sep. 2025 After a tumultuous and tearful enemies-to-lovers journey, brilliant scholarship student Ruby Hall (Harriet Herbig-Matten) and troubled but sensitive rich kid James Beaufort (Damian Hardung) finally gave in to their emotions (and passion) in the season 1 finale. Kristen Baldwin September 2, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Golding folded and gave in, hopping on a Skype call with a casting director in Asia who had seen his travel shows on YouTube. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave in
Verb
  • City succumbed too meekly given their spine included Ruben Dias, John Stones, Rodri and Haaland at the end of the match.
    Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Over the past decade, as much of the world has become more chaotic and succumbed to nationalism, protectionism, and illiberalism, Japan has been a force for maintaining the stability of the international order.
    Mireya Solís, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Sweepstakes entries can be submitted via the brand's website, with no purchase necessary.
    Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Should Manas be chosen as Brazil’s official Academy Award submission, Brennand would be only the third woman whose film has ever been submitted, for the category, and if nominated, the first Brazilian woman to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best International Feature Film.
    Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • During the family dinner that concludes episode 1 of Back to Reality, Chase conceded to Savannah's hard work.
    Ryan Coleman September 2, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Mascherano conceded that his team was outplayed in the first half.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Edwin Perez, 26, eventually surrendered to law enforcement.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Mets starter David Peterson surrendered eight runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out one over just two innings.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The film bowed at Cannes Critics’ Week this year and won the Grand Prize.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Hisahito bowed deeply and thanked the Emperor for the crown and his parents for hosting the ceremony and pledged to fulfil his responsibility as a royal member.
    Mari Yamaguchi, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025

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“Gave in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave%20in. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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