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as in to succumb
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 to submit
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 give in
The style’s pièce de résistance is, without a doubt, that tabi-toe construction, popularized last year by the in-crowd — who finally reconsidered the circa-1988 Maison Margiela Tabi or else gave in to other split-toe silhouettes from brands such as WoodChuckSato.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
The final grants will be given in mid-February.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
Instead of a single shot, oral vitamin K would have to be given in multiple doses for weeks early in the baby's life to offer protection from bleeding.
—Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2026
The Griffins had a few opportunities to gain momentum in the fourth quarter, but the Sea Kings would not give in.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
The final grants will be given in mid-February.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
Instead of a single shot, oral vitamin K would have to be given in multiple doses for weeks early in the baby's life to offer protection from bleeding.
—Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2026
The Griffins had a few opportunities to gain momentum in the fourth quarter, but the Sea Kings would not give in.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give in
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His half-brother, Christopher Benitez, 27, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital just after midnight on Thursday, the outlets reported.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Sixers could have easily succumbed to Sacramento’s fourth-quarter run.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Bustamante submitted the case for charging consideration in August, and the District Attorney’s Office issued an arrest warrant in November.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Then, the findings of that audit have to be presented to the city council and submitted to the Department for Local Government.—
Jolene Almendarez,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
31 Jan. 2026
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Even if Senate Republicans conceded to breaking up the funding package, the bills would be kicked back to the House of Representatives, which is on a weeklong recess.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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But even if Senate Republicans conceded to breaking up the funding package, the bills would be kicked back to the House of Representatives, which is on a weeklong recess.—
Lori Comstock,
The Providence Journal,
29 Jan. 2026
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Only later did Wright discover that Valerio was surrendered to the shelter after biting his previous owner’s elderly mother in the face.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Brooklyn surrendered just four points over a long stretch, and Sharpe’s steal led to a Tyrese Martin breakaway dunk that tied the game at 70.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Give in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20in. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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