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
The eponymous house has its designer’s surname, given in honor of her grandfather, is not a traditional Ukrainian patronymic.
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Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
After dozens or even hundreds of attempts, the target finally gives in and presses the approve button.
—ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Marquee continues to draw big DJs and bottle-service crowds, giving in-house partiers a straightforward, elevator-ride-away nightlife option.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
While that key backlighting sounds like a given in 2026, remember that the Neo does not sport any key lighting.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
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Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
After dozens or even hundreds of attempts, the target finally gives in and presses the approve button.
—ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Marquee continues to draw big DJs and bottle-service crowds, giving in-house partiers a straightforward, elevator-ride-away nightlife option.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
While that key backlighting sounds like a given in 2026, remember that the Neo does not sport any key lighting.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give in
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Designed to ensure that players don’t succumb to desiccation under steamy stateside conditions, FIFA’s new hydration breaks also function as a convenient pause in the action from which to sell beer, sneakers and sporty compact sedans.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
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Suresh was transported to a nearby hospital and later succumbed to her injuries.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Now, the department said that billing is back on for about 2,140 providers who submitted appeals.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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The technology would analyze every design submitted for 3D printing, compare it to a digital library of firearm parts, and reject those that are similar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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According to some analyses, the rule led to more defensive and cautious play from players too afraid to concede the game-winning goal, despite the intention of the rule to encourage more exciting play in extra time.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Novo Nordisk acknowledges the side effects without conceding the label needs to say more.—
Ryan Brennan
June 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Trump has insisted Iran end its nuclear weapons program and surrender its enriched uranium.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Observers in Washington and European capitals began to debate exactly how much territory Ukraine would have to surrender to sue for peace.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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“Give in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20in. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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