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
The eponymous house has its designer’s surname, given in honor of her grandfather, is not a traditional Ukrainian patronymic.
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Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
While that key backlighting sounds like a given in 2026, remember that the Neo does not sport any key lighting.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
His excellent results in both classes earned him the show’s Piero e Raimondo d’Inzeo trophy, awarded to the competitor who accumulates the most points over these two weekend showcases of sport, and given in honor of the d’Inzeo brothers – Italy’s late, great Olympians.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Other shining artifacts include a five-inch gold reproduction of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module from Cartier, given in 1969 to the three Americans—Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins—who first walked on the moon.
—John Ortved, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
The National Magazine Awards, first presented in 1966, are given in association with Columbia University’s School of Journalism.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
No explanation was given in McDonald’s court filings as to why the contract was rescinded.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Although no names were given in the 2022 letter, Kerr had been at odds with then-trustees Jeff Urso and Kathryn Walker-Eich.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
There have been only five arrests and a handful of tickets given in the last few years.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
While that key backlighting sounds like a given in 2026, remember that the Neo does not sport any key lighting.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
His excellent results in both classes earned him the show’s Piero e Raimondo d’Inzeo trophy, awarded to the competitor who accumulates the most points over these two weekend showcases of sport, and given in honor of the d’Inzeo brothers – Italy’s late, great Olympians.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Other shining artifacts include a five-inch gold reproduction of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module from Cartier, given in 1969 to the three Americans—Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins—who first walked on the moon.
—John Ortved, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
The National Magazine Awards, first presented in 1966, are given in association with Columbia University’s School of Journalism.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
No explanation was given in McDonald’s court filings as to why the contract was rescinded.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Although no names were given in the 2022 letter, Kerr had been at odds with then-trustees Jeff Urso and Kathryn Walker-Eich.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
There have been only five arrests and a handful of tickets given in the last few years.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for given in
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This ideal of masculinity is not a patriarch but a perpetual adolescent, endlessly irresponsible and endlessly indulged.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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These men considered the loss of control that such behavior implied-an animal urge indulged by weak men lacking the courage to fight other men directly-to be shameful.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Konate made 42 appearances — 31 in the Premier League — helping his side keep the second strongest defensive record in the division behind Arsenal with 41 goals conceded.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Aledo sophomore starting pitcher Tempe Perry conceded 13 hits, 11 earned runs and five walks.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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In the motion submitted May 1, Cassie argued that Howard's lawsuit should be transferred out of California courts and into a New York court, where dozens of similar Diddy claims were already filed.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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In order to secure the funds, the family members submitted fake financial instruments and money orders, continuing to do so even after the IRS sent them letters telling them to stop, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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The man eventually surrendered the gun, and the officers took him into custody.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Buckley reminded him that Germany surrendered after the firebombing of Dresden.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2026
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The new 52-episode season bowed in December 2025 and has already generated more than 350 million YouTube views globally, according to Mediawan, alongside a 132% year-over-year increase in viewership.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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That’s when the defense bowed its neck.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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The Forest Service has denied that the pending closures are intended to force workers to quit and has suggested that employees in the facilities being evaluated for shut down would be consolidated into one location in Colorado.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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Such events quit being for the common fan a while ago.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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One man has succumbed to his injuries and died.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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On Tuesday, June 2, local authorities confirmed that the second child had also succumbed to his injuries.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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