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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
But analysts and portfolio managers say investors shouldn’t give in to these nerves just yet, pointing instead to shifts in the markets that could create new opportunities.
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Every piece of information we’re given in the first few minutes of the show has to be reexamined, from the evidence at the crime scene to characters’ go-to orders at Jamba Juice.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Anthropic has until 5 pm today to give in to the demands of the US Department of Defense, which wants the company to remove any restrictions on what the military can do with the technology.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Something has to give in the 979 Saturday.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Every piece of information we’re given in the first few minutes of the show has to be reexamined, from the evidence at the crime scene to characters’ go-to orders at Jamba Juice.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Anthropic has until 5 pm today to give in to the demands of the US Department of Defense, which wants the company to remove any restrictions on what the military can do with the technology.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Something has to give in the 979 Saturday.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give in
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Any higher, and the plants began to succumb to the harsh environment, which led to stress and failure.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Harrington and Shan were pronounced dead at the scene while Pederson succumbed to his injuries on Monday.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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The firm submitted the lowest responsive bid out of the six that were received, according to board documents.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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All prize claims must be submitted within 180 days of the drawing date for draw games.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Mar. 2026
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Creuzot, who conceded Wednesday after the final results were released, thanked supporters, voters and his family, and congratulated Givens.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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And if this week has been any indication, the players may be closer to conceding ground than owners.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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The policy, implemented last fall, prompted most Pentagon reporters to surrender their credentials rather than agree to restrictions.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Second- and third-round picks usually only return depth players at the deadline, but Columbus has acquired a legitimate difference-maker with term beyond this season without surrendering a first-round pick or any prospects.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Give in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20in. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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