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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Here in the heart of the Alps, Rosita, who passed away in January, fully indulged her passion for mushrooms and foraging.—
Laura May Todd,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
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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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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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Mason surrendered his iPhone and its password.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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New York surrendered multiple double-digit fourth-quarter leads this season — a cascading pattern that included a collapse in Denver and the latest loss to the Bears in Week 10.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Her accessories truly made the look, including a pair of crystal drop earrings, bowed stilettos, and a velvet bag, which perfectly matched Prince Harry’s velvety tux.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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Other companies bowed to growing pressure; two of America’s professional sports teams rebranded.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Others have quit or decided to take retirement during the shutdown, increasing the strain on the industry which already had a severe shortage of traffic controllers.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Neither side wanted Davie to quit, but that is where the BBC has ended up.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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And Davie easily outlasted his former boss, George Entwistle, who succumbed to scandal in 54 days.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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In the ignominious manner of his death, many great artists have succumbed to drugs.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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