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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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
Established in 2023, the biennial prize is given in recognition of next-gen multidisciplinary artists working at the intersection of art, media, and technology to explore notions of futurity and transformation.
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News Desk, Artforum, 4 Nov. 2025
With the title, Bailey joins a collection of Hollywood stars who have been been named Sexiest Man Alive since the honor was first given in 1985.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025
For anyone still soaking up the flavors of fresh peaches before giving in to pumpkin spice, check your produce drawer.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
The ad, which Ford ran on TV during the World Series, used genuine but rearranged lines from a speech Reagan gave in 1987 while president.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 1 Nov. 2025
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News Desk, Artforum, 4 Nov. 2025
With the title, Bailey joins a collection of Hollywood stars who have been been named Sexiest Man Alive since the honor was first given in 1985.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025
For anyone still soaking up the flavors of fresh peaches before giving in to pumpkin spice, check your produce drawer.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
The ad, which Ford ran on TV during the World Series, used genuine but rearranged lines from a speech Reagan gave in 1987 while president.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 1 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give in
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Trim away any roots that have succumbed to root rot.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
5 Jan. 2026
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Vasquez-Trinidad succumbed to her injuries two days after the crash, the outlets reported, citing the New York Police Department.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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Costco also submitted a traffic-impact analysis by Boise consulting firm Kittelson & Associates, indicating the development would generate just shy of 7,000 new vehicle trips per day.—
Rose Evans
January 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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The city reversed course and put the matter out to bid but ultimately rejected a proposal by Nikki Beach after saying its representatives missed a deadline to submit documents.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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But under questioning from Cruz, Vladeck conceded that approving a nondisclosure order without any factual proffer would be inconsistent with a judge’s oath, if that hypothetical were true.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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To Spoelstra, what such an alignment concedes with spacing can be compensated with offensive rebounds, with the Heat prioritizing possessions.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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Leaning on do-everything running back Bijan Robinson would make a lot of sense, except the Colts hold teams to just 87 rushing yards per game (fourth fewest) and have surrendered only six rushing touchdowns in nine games.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Economic strain is one of the leading reasons animals are surrendered to shelters, spokesperson Kirsten Peek said.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Give in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20in. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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