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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 Wooden Award has been given in women’s basketball every year since 2004.
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
No cause of death was given in the press release announcing her death, though the singer had been diagnosed with ALS two-and-a-half years ago.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
In part, that’s because my siblings and I have gotten older, scattered, and given in to assimilationist pressure—the fear of missing out on the American custom of partying with our friends on New Year’s.
—Andrew Fedorov, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2025
When late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel made a distasteful comment on ABC that seemed to blame the right for Kirk’s killing, Disney, the network’s parent company, gave in to pressure to take Kimmel off the air.
—Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
No cause of death was given in the press release announcing her death, though the singer had been diagnosed with ALS two-and-a-half years ago.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
In part, that’s because my siblings and I have gotten older, scattered, and given in to assimilationist pressure—the fear of missing out on the American custom of partying with our friends on New Year’s.
—Andrew Fedorov, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2025
When late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel made a distasteful comment on ABC that seemed to blame the right for Kirk’s killing, Disney, the network’s parent company, gave in to pressure to take Kimmel off the air.
—Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
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Below, Stewart and Poots talk to Deadline about hiding hernias, falling in love with raw, compelling stories and learning to succumb to the ebbs and flows of vulnerability.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2026
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Despite life-saving efforts, the woman succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
12 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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As the situation escalated, the other Black passenger conceded and moved, but Colvin remained steadfast.—
Essence,
Essence,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Comets’ defense aims to hold opponents under four goals per game, but has conceded five or more in each of the last four games.—
Nathan Dunn,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2026
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At last check Caleb resigned and surrendered his teaching license.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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As of Monday morning, it’s not known if Busfield is in custody or has made arrangements to surrender himself to authorities in New Mexico.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Give in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20in. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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