1
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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2
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
No cause of death was given in the Facebook post from Jimenéz’s family announcing his death.
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Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2025
The defining features of Allison’s life are given in a slow drip.
—Diana Arterian
august 1, Literary Hub, 1 Aug. 2025
However, not every student will give in to this temptation and some students won’t even view alcohol as tempting for a variety of reasons.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The acts of appointing to office, and commissioning the person appointed, can scarcely be considered as one and the same; since the power to perform them is given in two separate and distinct sections of the constitution.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 29 July 2025
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Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2025
The defining features of Allison’s life are given in a slow drip.
—Diana Arterian
august 1, Literary Hub, 1 Aug. 2025
However, not every student will give in to this temptation and some students won’t even view alcohol as tempting for a variety of reasons.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The acts of appointing to office, and commissioning the person appointed, can scarcely be considered as one and the same; since the power to perform them is given in two separate and distinct sections of the constitution.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give in
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The men in green were dominated from the start and eventually succumbed to the pressure, unable to even cross the 100-run mark.—
Paras J. Haji,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Facio, who also was hospitalized, succumbed to his injuries on June 8 — six days after he was shot in the face.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The final rule was drafted in 2024 and submitted to OIRA on July 22, 2025.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The public can also submit comments online until Sept. 22.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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Jenkins conceded in the early morning hours after hosting several dozen people for a watch party at The Enclave, on Detroit's northwest side, according to an email from her campaign.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Dos Santos took back over for Pablo Sisniega, who conceded only three total goals in four MLS starts but allowed five in SDFC’s two previous Leagues Cup losses.—
Kyle Kensing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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At least for the moment, Maron seems to surrender to the discord between two of his three roommates, though stand-up’s most famous cat guy is never not a little on edge.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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Pressure to release the hostages, pressure to lay down its arms, and pressure to surrender control over Gaza’s future.—
Benjamin Sharoni,
Boston Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Give in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20in. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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