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 yielded
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
Early vaccinations can be given in July and August for children who only need one dose and for people who are in their third trimester of pregnancy at that time, according to the agency.
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Some childhood vaccines require multiple doses—MMR is given in two doses, and DTaP is a five-dose series, for example.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
The vaccine is usually given in two doses, at 12 to 15 months and at four to six years of age.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
It’s usually given in a tapering dose and is not meant for long-term use.
—Rhonda Conner-Warren, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Because several routine vaccines are combined and given in the same injection, that number of shots can vary.
—ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Analysts are stunned by Oracle's cloud growth projections given in the company's first-quarter report, with many cementing the stock as an artificial intelligence frontrunner alongside the market's biggest tech giants.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Andrew Morse, the publisher, pitched the transition not as a retrenchment but as a vote of confidence in the paper’s digital strength—far from a given in an industry that has struggled to convert print subscribers into paying online readers at scale.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
The challenge, says Holly Moscatiello, is with the parents of older kids, who may have already given in.
—Charlotte Alter, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Some childhood vaccines require multiple doses—MMR is given in two doses, and DTaP is a five-dose series, for example.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
The vaccine is usually given in two doses, at 12 to 15 months and at four to six years of age.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
It’s usually given in a tapering dose and is not meant for long-term use.
—Rhonda Conner-Warren, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Because several routine vaccines are combined and given in the same injection, that number of shots can vary.
—ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Analysts are stunned by Oracle's cloud growth projections given in the company's first-quarter report, with many cementing the stock as an artificial intelligence frontrunner alongside the market's biggest tech giants.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Andrew Morse, the publisher, pitched the transition not as a retrenchment but as a vote of confidence in the paper’s digital strength—far from a given in an industry that has struggled to convert print subscribers into paying online readers at scale.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
The challenge, says Holly Moscatiello, is with the parents of older kids, who may have already given in.
—Charlotte Alter, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for given in
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Aztecs speared and ate them, and Catholic monks indulged on the aquatic delicacies on days they weren’t allowed to eat red meat.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
9 Sep. 2025
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At one point Wednesday, the judge indulged their request to meet with Adelson and the attorneys at a side bar out of the public’s earshot.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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But if those talks yielded any progress, or any setbacks, neither side is talking about it.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
23 Sep. 2025
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Decades of research have not yielded firm answers on what contributes to autism, but many scientists believe genetics, potentially in combination with environmental influences, play a role.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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Police submitted a facial recognition request, which led to the identification of Bryan Flores Barrientos, 23.—
Alexandra Hardle,
AZCentral.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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To prove this, let facts be submitted to a candid world.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Sep. 2025
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Williams surrendered two runs, though the first wasn’t really his fault, as Martínez misjudged a ball in center field, resulting in a double.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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There are now 10,828 inactive and surrendered cannabis licenses in the state and only 7,966 active ones, according to the Department of Cannabis Control’s data dashboard.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Sep. 2025
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Many bowed their heads, some cried softly.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Disney shareholders have also demanded records to see if the company wrongfully bowed to Trump when deciding to suspend Kimmel.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Yet the Republican conceded that DOGE’s work has not been as easily accomplished as Musk once hoped.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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San Diego then conceded its fourth game-tying or game-losing goal of the season.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Mortgage rates barely budged to start this week, according to a separate survey from Mortgage News Daily, as there were no major economic reports to influence the bond market.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Yet only about 6,000 people donate each year, and that number has barely budged in 25 years.—
Elaine Perlman,
Oc Register,
14 Sep. 2025
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During that time, a couple of computers from their ragtag collection succumbed to overheating and even flames.—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
22 Sep. 2025
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The first victim later succumbed to his injuries, while the second is still receiving medical treatment, the police news release said.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Given in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20in. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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