1
as in indulged
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
give in and have some chocolate
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2
as in conceded
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 given in
The measles vaccine is recommended to be given in two doses — first at 12 to 15 months of age and again between 4 and 6 years of age, according to the CDC.
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Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Awards were given in each category.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Fresh lime juice is a given in a traditional margarita, and this frozen take ups the zesty ante, calling for the inclusion of whole limes—peels and all!
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
That’s the latest reason given in a series of efforts to evict the Ogiek people, an Indigenous group of hunter-gatherers in the Mau forest of East Africa.
—Buket Altınçelep, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
Brooke Lynn Heights can play the withering queen bee role she’s given in her sleep, while Marcia Marcia Marcia and Symoné prove amusingly bitchy lackies.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 9 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
His excellent results in both classes earned him the show’s Piero e Raimondo d’Inzeo trophy, awarded to the competitor who accumulates the most points over these two weekend showcases of sport, and given in honor of the d’Inzeo brothers – Italy’s late, great Olympians.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Other shining artifacts include a five-inch gold reproduction of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module from Cartier, given in 1969 to the three Americans—Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins—who first walked on the moon.
—John Ortved, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Awards were given in each category.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Fresh lime juice is a given in a traditional margarita, and this frozen take ups the zesty ante, calling for the inclusion of whole limes—peels and all!
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
That’s the latest reason given in a series of efforts to evict the Ogiek people, an Indigenous group of hunter-gatherers in the Mau forest of East Africa.
—Buket Altınçelep, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
Brooke Lynn Heights can play the withering queen bee role she’s given in her sleep, while Marcia Marcia Marcia and Symoné prove amusingly bitchy lackies.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 9 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
His excellent results in both classes earned him the show’s Piero e Raimondo d’Inzeo trophy, awarded to the competitor who accumulates the most points over these two weekend showcases of sport, and given in honor of the d’Inzeo brothers – Italy’s late, great Olympians.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Other shining artifacts include a five-inch gold reproduction of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module from Cartier, given in 1969 to the three Americans—Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins—who first walked on the moon.
—John Ortved, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for given in
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This ideal of masculinity is not a patriarch but a perpetual adolescent, endlessly irresponsible and endlessly indulged.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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These men considered the loss of control that such behavior implied-an animal urge indulged by weak men lacking the courage to fight other men directly-to be shameful.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Rather than crumbling after allowing the first-minute goal, Scotland has settled down and given itself a chance to get back into the game rather than conceded a quick, second goal.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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And while ratings are up for MLS on Apple TV this season, commissioner Don Garber has conceded the league may have moved entirely to streaming too soon.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
19 June 2026
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The California secretary of state’s office on Wednesday declared that enough valid signatures were submitted.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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There is a reward of up to $25,000 for information submitted anonymously to the TIPS hotline.—
Kendrick Calfee
June 17,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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The right-hander surrendered a solo home run to left fielder Casey Schmitt and a run-scoring double to center fielder Drew Gilbert in the fourth, then put runners on the corners.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
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Angels blow 11-4 lead and lose Pinch-hitter Jonah Heim launched a tying homer with two outs in the ninth and the Athletics surrendered 11 straight runs before rallying from seven down to defeat the Angels 12-11 in 10 innings Friday night.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Cameras were poised at every side of AJ Dybantsa’s table, where the Brigham Young forward sat with his elbows resting on his knees and head bowed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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His supporters rewarded him with a landslide victory, then held their tongues as the Conservative leader bowed to rancorous calls to resign amid the Partygate scandal after three years in office.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Verb
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Yes, some people drank so much that they got fired and hit on random people and drove drunk—those people should obviously quit.—
Sarah Miller,
New Yorker,
20 June 2026
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The Face of the Band Leaves In 1985, strung out from the road and eager to focus on his solo career, Cetera quit Chicago.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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The couple was found unresponsive and later succumbed to their injuries.—
Samantha Cookinham,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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The Italian citizen, who lived in the city of Arezzo, 140 miles northeast of Rome, was taken to the hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to her injuries, according to Sky TG24.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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“Given in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20in. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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