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
Although no names were given in the 2022 letter, Kerr had been at odds with then-trustees Jeff Urso and Kathryn Walker-Eich.
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Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
But Capital One also has hundreds of branches and its distinctive Capital One Café locations in major markets, give in-person savers a level of access that online-only banks simply can't match.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
One year is the benchmark given in the Test Kitchen for all varieties of flour if stored in the freezer.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
Both sides also believe the other will give in first, Myre adds.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
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Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
But Capital One also has hundreds of branches and its distinctive Capital One Café locations in major markets, give in-person savers a level of access that online-only banks simply can't match.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
One year is the benchmark given in the Test Kitchen for all varieties of flour if stored in the freezer.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
Both sides also believe the other will give in first, Myre adds.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give in
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Despite the extreme heat and visible off-gassing, the battery refused to succumb to the flames.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Ace Hunter Brown made two starts before succumbing to a shoulder strain and closer Josh Hader has not thrown a pitch in the majors this season.—
Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
7 May 2026
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For direct contact information such as your name, email address and other associated personal information, please submit the form below first.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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The governor, Tim Walz, helped slap together a commission to entertain publicly submitted designs, but then the public was shut out and did not have a vote on the matter, an important matter.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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Their final away game might not look great but Chelsea are on one of the worst runs in the club’s history, losing the last six games while conceding 14 goals and scoring only one.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Dick conceded that there was some avoidance on his side, too.—
Janet W. Lee,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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Senior captain Avery Barnes fired a two-hitter, surrendering just one run in the circle while recording two hits at the plate as Cardinal Spellman (11-2) defeated Catholic Central League foe Bishop Fenwick, 7-1.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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The animal was surrendered to City of Meriden Animal Control when authorities carried out a search warrant at the residence of 45-year-old Kristiina Kennedy on April 7.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
8 May 2026
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“Give in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20in. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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