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
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.
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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
Cracker Barrel has given in to public demand.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
There were 18 accounts of Clarke’s victims given in court.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
In a presentation given in 2019 and preserved in transcript on the National Park Service website, Rakoczy named Fort Bliss alongside Crystal City, Seagoville, Kenedy and Dodd Field as the sites for internment camps.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
John Mariani The menu is unnecessarily long––which seems to be a given in Chinese restaurants everywhere––and will appeal to those who still wish to order wonton soup, chao mein and kung pao chicken.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Eid also earned the first Sylvia Rector Lifetime Achievement Award for Hospitality, an honor given in memory of the late Free Press restaurant critic who launched the Free Press' Restaurant of the Year program in 2000.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Planning permission was given in 2000 to turn the land into community woodland, but instead the site was used as a trash dump, with reports of truckloads of waste being illegally emptied onto the site.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
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
Cracker Barrel has given in to public demand.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
There were 18 accounts of Clarke’s victims given in court.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
In a presentation given in 2019 and preserved in transcript on the National Park Service website, Rakoczy named Fort Bliss alongside Crystal City, Seagoville, Kenedy and Dodd Field as the sites for internment camps.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
John Mariani The menu is unnecessarily long––which seems to be a given in Chinese restaurants everywhere––and will appeal to those who still wish to order wonton soup, chao mein and kung pao chicken.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Eid also earned the first Sylvia Rector Lifetime Achievement Award for Hospitality, an honor given in memory of the late Free Press restaurant critic who launched the Free Press' Restaurant of the Year program in 2000.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Planning permission was given in 2000 to turn the land into community woodland, but instead the site was used as a trash dump, with reports of truckloads of waste being illegally emptied onto the site.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for given in
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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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There’s humor in the script’s observation of the absurd degree to which celebrities are indulged, like the slice of cheesecake that keeps turning up because Jay once requested it and thereafter it was written into his rider.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
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Wieffer contributed three assists in four Brighton wins across those games, a strong finish which almost yielded European qualification as Brighton finished eighth.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The first few weeks of the current school year yielded the biggest exodus seen of pre-K students transferring from private providers to public schools, according to Tim Kaminski, president of the Texas Licensed Child Care Association.—
Lina Ruiz
September 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sweepstakes entries can be submitted via the brand's website, with no purchase necessary.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Should Manas be chosen as Brazil’s official Academy Award submission, Brennand would be only the third woman whose film has ever been submitted, for the category, and if nominated, the first Brazilian woman to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best International Feature Film.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Edwin Perez, 26, eventually surrendered to law enforcement.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
2 Sep. 2025
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Mets starter David Peterson surrendered eight runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out one over just two innings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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The film bowed at Cannes Critics’ Week this year and won the Grand Prize.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Hisahito bowed deeply and thanked the Emperor for the crown and his parents for hosting the ceremony and pledged to fulfil his responsibility as a royal member.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Twin Cities,
6 Sep. 2025
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During the family dinner that concludes episode 1 of Back to Reality, Chase conceded to Savannah's hard work.—
Ryan Coleman September 2,
EW.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Mascherano conceded that his team was outplayed in the first half.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
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Median household income, meanwhile, barely budged.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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So far, the committee has not budged on rates.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
26 Aug. 2025
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City succumbed too meekly given their spine included Ruben Dias, John Stones, Rodri and Haaland at the end of the match.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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Over the past decade, as much of the world has become more chaotic and succumbed to nationalism, protectionism, and illiberalism, Japan has been a force for maintaining the stability of the international order.—
Mireya Solís,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Sep. 2025
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