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
What does not appear to qualify is the certificate signed by the doctor that many new parents are given in the hospital when their child is born.
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Julie Carr Smyth, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
All finishers receive a medal, with awards given in several categories.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
The prize, which includes 2 million Swedish kronor (US $218,000), a Hasselblad camera, and a gold medal, is considered the world’s most prestigious given in recognition of a living photographer.
—News Desk, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
In a new paper in Science, researchers describe a vaccine, given in four doses of nasal spray, that prevented mice from being infected by flu, COVID-19, SARS, and a bacterium that causes respiratory infections.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
The size of the tree is given in terms of the number of points, or nodes, in the graph.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 1 Mar. 2026
Every piece of information we’re given in the first few minutes of the show has to be reexamined, from the evidence at the crime scene to characters’ go-to orders at Jamba Juice.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Aren’t those honors more suitably given in White House ceremonies?
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
The final figure skating medal will be given in the women’s single event, with American Alysa Liu in contention for the podium alongside Japan’s Ami Nakai and Kaori Sakamoto.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
Julie Carr Smyth, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
All finishers receive a medal, with awards given in several categories.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
The prize, which includes 2 million Swedish kronor (US $218,000), a Hasselblad camera, and a gold medal, is considered the world’s most prestigious given in recognition of a living photographer.
—News Desk, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
In a new paper in Science, researchers describe a vaccine, given in four doses of nasal spray, that prevented mice from being infected by flu, COVID-19, SARS, and a bacterium that causes respiratory infections.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
The size of the tree is given in terms of the number of points, or nodes, in the graph.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 1 Mar. 2026
Every piece of information we’re given in the first few minutes of the show has to be reexamined, from the evidence at the crime scene to characters’ go-to orders at Jamba Juice.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Aren’t those honors more suitably given in White House ceremonies?
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
The final figure skating medal will be given in the women’s single event, with American Alysa Liu in contention for the podium alongside Japan’s Ami Nakai and Kaori Sakamoto.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for given in
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The custodian of the maison’s some 20,000 documents, fragments, and objects is the effervescent Sophie Rouart, who indulged me in pulling any style of my choosing.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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Seibert’s niece, said her uncle indulged his love of travel the past three years, even going on a road trip to his old haunts in Washington, Idaho and Montana.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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There’s no doubt the Chicago Stars saw Evans as a potential cure for what was the leakiest defense in the NWSL last season (54 goals conceded, 12 more than the next worst).—
Theo Lloyd-Hughes,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Blue Jackets have a -3 scoring differential, with 199 total goals scored and 202 conceded.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Anonymously submitted allegations of physical and verbal abuse began appearing on Instagram last month when a former Noma staff member, Jason Ignacio White, used his own account to platform and post them.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Tips submitted to the hotline may be eligible for a reward of up to $25,000.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Both officers surrendered, were booked and later released, police said.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Cabrera surrendered one run in 3 2/3 innings Thursday against the Seattle Mariners while striking out three and, perhaps most importantly, not walking a batter.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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The mother of three – who published a children’s book on grief after her husband’s death – bowed her head when the guilty verdict was read aloud in court.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
17 Mar. 2026
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Tie-top curtains attach to the rod with fabric ties that are knotted or bowed at the top, giving them a relaxed, decorative look.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Danish culinary star has quit Noma after abuse allegations from former employees.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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Ternier also quit her nursing job to canvas fulltime for Bien-Aime during his mayoral run, according to the profile, which also notes that two of his children have political aspirations.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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And on Friday, September 13, 1996, Tupac Shakur succumbed to his gunshot wounds from six days prior.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
13 Mar. 2026
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Tim Pennington called again that evening, Bell said, to ask for prayers as his son's condition was worsening, and then later told him the soldier had succumbed to his injuries.—
ALLEN G. BREED,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Given in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20in. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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