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as in succumbed
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
give in and have some chocolate
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as in submitted
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
after withstanding hours of begging, their father finally gave in and let them go to the amusement park
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Recent Examples of gave in
The 33-year-old country star gave in to a moment of frustration during a recent Denver stop on his Still the Problem Tour —rolling, shoving, and eventually flipping a piano over after experiencing technical difficulties.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 May 2026
Four people donated $25,000, two donated $15,000 and many more gave in lesser amounts.
—Zuri Primos
may 31, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
With just $106 in the bank, Stallone refused, and after the studio gave in, that determination was rewarded big-time.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 16 May 2026
After some back and forth with the teacher, who offered to change his schedule, Kimmel gave in.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
The infusion is about five times larger than the $65 million the studios gave in 2017, the last time the health fund was a key issue.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Burns gave in to Nixon’s demands.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
That’s roughly 1% of the nearly $600 billion Americans gave in 2024.
—Jon Bergdoll, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
Seven people were inside the building moments before the roof gave in.
—Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 May 2026
Four people donated $25,000, two donated $15,000 and many more gave in lesser amounts.
—Zuri Primos
may 31, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
With just $106 in the bank, Stallone refused, and after the studio gave in, that determination was rewarded big-time.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 16 May 2026
After some back and forth with the teacher, who offered to change his schedule, Kimmel gave in.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
The infusion is about five times larger than the $65 million the studios gave in 2017, the last time the health fund was a key issue.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Burns gave in to Nixon’s demands.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
That’s roughly 1% of the nearly $600 billion Americans gave in 2024.
—Jon Bergdoll, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
Seven people were inside the building moments before the roof gave in.
—Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave in
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Suresh was transported to a nearby hospital and later succumbed to her injuries.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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One man has succumbed to his injuries and died.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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There is a reward of up to $25,000 for information submitted to the TIPS hotline.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Over the years, the union has submitted dozens of local and statewide ballot initiatives, including ones to cap the pay of hospital executives, regulate dialysis clinics, and raise the minimum wage of healthcare workers.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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In a three-minute video on social media, Pratt backhandedly conceded defeat in the mayoral primary.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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Steyer, who broke state records by self-funding his campaign with $215 million, conceded and endorsed Becerra.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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Carolina also surrendered a high number of goals before switching from Frederik Andersen to Brandon Bussi, who allowed three goals in Game 4 and two more in Game 5.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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That remained the case on Friday, as the left-hander surrendered two longballs in the Yankees’ series-opening loss to the Blue Jays.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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Victor Wembanyama stepped off the court for a moment before Game 1 of the NBA Finals, accepted greetings from a handful of well-wishers in San Antonio Spurs jerseys, then bowed his head to join them in a quick prayer.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Fort Lauderdale’s street art would have been gone months ago if commissioners had bowed to a statewide crackdown.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
3 June 2026
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