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
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.
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John Ortved, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
The National Magazine Awards, first presented in 1966, are given in association with Columbia University’s School of Journalism.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
No explanation was given in McDonald’s court filings as to why the contract was rescinded.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Although no names were given in the 2022 letter, Kerr had been at odds with then-trustees Jeff Urso and Kathryn Walker-Eich.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
There have been only five arrests and a handful of tickets given in the last few years.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 1 May 2026
And the credit is not given in that respect.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Another crucifix, given in replacement by Israel, has been donated to the local parish.
—Angus Watson, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Synology has noted that customers often get HEVC support through end devices, but that support isn’t a given in consumer products, including PCs.
—ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
John Ortved, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
The National Magazine Awards, first presented in 1966, are given in association with Columbia University’s School of Journalism.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
No explanation was given in McDonald’s court filings as to why the contract was rescinded.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Although no names were given in the 2022 letter, Kerr had been at odds with then-trustees Jeff Urso and Kathryn Walker-Eich.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
There have been only five arrests and a handful of tickets given in the last few years.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 1 May 2026
And the credit is not given in that respect.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Another crucifix, given in replacement by Israel, has been donated to the local parish.
—Angus Watson, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Synology has noted that customers often get HEVC support through end devices, but that support isn’t a given in consumer products, including PCs.
—ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for given in
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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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Perhaps the latter must be indulged a bit to build a platform for the former—forests sometimes need to burn in order to thrive.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Konate made 42 appearances — 31 in the Premier League — helping his side keep the second strongest defensive record in the division behind Arsenal with 41 goals conceded.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Aledo sophomore starting pitcher Tempe Perry conceded 13 hits, 11 earned runs and five walks.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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Chavez previously ran a ketamine clinic and allegedly submitted a bogus prescription in the name of a former patient to secure the drug.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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About a year ago DNA evidence from the scene was submitted to a genealogy lab in Texas that had helped investigators solve another case recently.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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Ureña surrendered one run on five hits in six innings for the Angels (22-36).—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Johnson’s second home run, his 14th of the season, came off UCLA star closer Easton Hawk, who had surrendered just three home runs this season.—
Mercury News staff,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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The new 52-episode season bowed in December 2025 and has already generated more than 350 million YouTube views globally, according to Mediawan, alongside a 132% year-over-year increase in viewership.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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That’s when the defense bowed its neck.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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And in September 2021, Nafis quit her job and devoted herself full-time to growing flowers.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Michael grudgingly agrees to hand over the agency to Jimmy and Kayla, prompting many staff members to immediately quit during a keynote presentation.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Both eventually succumbed to their injuries.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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The latest, wild card Clément Tabur, put up resistance but ultimately succumbed 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 in the first round of the French Open Tuesday.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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