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
In part because of that match, Morgan knows nothing is a given in the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs.
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Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
That’s hardly a given in the Bay State.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Established in 2023, the biennial prize is given in recognition of next-gen multidisciplinary artists working at the intersection of art, media, and technology to explore notions of futurity and transformation.
—News Desk, Artforum, 4 Nov. 2025
With the title, Bailey joins a collection of Hollywood stars who have been been named Sexiest Man Alive since the honor was first given in 1985.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025
Even sage advice given in an annoying manner will eventually be ignored, and the lord at last was driven out of his own house.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Some parents worry that multiple vaccines given in one visit overwhelm a baby’s immune system.
—Liz Szabo, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2025
People with severe deficiencies may require intravenous (IV) magnesium or potassium given in a healthcare setting.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
The 49-year-old actress hasn't given in to the plastic surgery trend taking over Hollywood.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
That’s hardly a given in the Bay State.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Established in 2023, the biennial prize is given in recognition of next-gen multidisciplinary artists working at the intersection of art, media, and technology to explore notions of futurity and transformation.
—News Desk, Artforum, 4 Nov. 2025
With the title, Bailey joins a collection of Hollywood stars who have been been named Sexiest Man Alive since the honor was first given in 1985.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025
Even sage advice given in an annoying manner will eventually be ignored, and the lord at last was driven out of his own house.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Some parents worry that multiple vaccines given in one visit overwhelm a baby’s immune system.
—Liz Szabo, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2025
People with severe deficiencies may require intravenous (IV) magnesium or potassium given in a healthcare setting.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
The 49-year-old actress hasn't given in to the plastic surgery trend taking over Hollywood.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for given in
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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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As for whether whims like that need to be indulged, Mayer, perhaps not surprisingly, is on the side of the talent.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
5 Jan. 2026
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Kinloch conceded the election in a short speech to his supporters Tuesday night.—
Corey Williams,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sinclair, Ripley conceded, has experienced the downside of YouTube TV’s growth, including blackouts of its affiliated regional sports networks.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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As of Friday, more than 200 questions had been submitted, with the deadline set for noon.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Ryder was submitted in the lead category the previous two seasons.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Eventually, his parents surrendered to his passion for figure skating.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the offense has surrendered just 10 tackles for loss and four sacks.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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As with the first two Knives Out movies, Netflix bowed the threequel at the Toronto Film Festival in September.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
2 Jan. 2026
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Several councils in major cities bowed to public pressure.—
Michael Saunders,
FOXNews.com,
28 Dec. 2025
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Placer County, which estimates that 16,000 residents could lose health care coverage by 2028, quit operating its own clinics nearly a decade ago.—
KFF Health News,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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After quitting acting, Kibrick attended the University of Southern California and worked in real estate development.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Jan. 2026
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Done in by Immanuel Quickley burying a 3-pointer at the buzzer, the Hornets succumbed to the Toronto Raptors 97-96 at Spectrum Center on Wednesday night.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Trim away any roots that have succumbed to root rot.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Given in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20in. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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