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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 award is given in six categories (Best Film, Best Documentary, Best Director, Best Performance, Best Short Film, and the Lena Sharpe Award for Persistence of Vision) as voted by festival audiences.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
The vaccines are given in two doses, typically at ages 1 and 4 to 6, and are highly effective.
—Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Hannon said the first approvals from the village were given in the spring of 2024, with final approval last summer.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Perhaps learning from its ally, Iran does not appear willing to give in so quickly.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
The vaccines are given in two doses, typically at ages 1 and 4 to 6, and are highly effective.
—Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Hannon said the first approvals from the village were given in the spring of 2024, with final approval last summer.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Perhaps learning from its ally, Iran does not appear willing to give in so quickly.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give in
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Musical life after death Fela succumbed to complications from AIDS in 1997.—
Ian Brennan,
NPR,
15 Apr. 2026
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However, the last three decades have seen that pioneer spirit clash with — and eventually succumb to — the pressures of consolidation and short-term profit, critics say.—
John Pacenti,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The plans submitted by the president say that the Eisenhower Executive Office Building is an eyesore that has long been criticized and has fallen into disrepair since its completion.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The auction allocates securities based on the bids submitted, with primary dealers often purchasing a significant share and then distributing those securities in the secondary market.—
Colin Dodds,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Kraken have a -31 scoring differential, with 224 total goals scored and 255 conceded.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Green rarely strayed more than a few feet from the Clippers superstar, fighting through screens rather than conceding a switch.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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However, the facility agreed in 2025 to surrender its state license to sell dogs as part of a legal settlement tied to an animal cruelty investigation, Dane County officials said in March.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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That forces Edwards to surrender the ball, but allows his teammates to play 4-on-3 offense on the backside.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Give in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20in. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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