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 media lawyers also are seeking to unseal a transcript of testimony given in October by Department of Justice attorney Sean Skedzielewski, which was done in a closed courtroom after the government claimed there were national security concerns.
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Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The first, largest stack had been given in Iraqi dinars to the smuggler who took them from the outskirts of their native city of Slemani across the mountains into the Kermanshah region where a car was waiting to drive them into Tehran.
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
The Wooden Award has been given in women’s basketball every year since 2004.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
No cause of death was given in the press release announcing her death, though the singer had been diagnosed with ALS two-and-a-half years ago.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
In part because of that match, Morgan knows nothing is a given in the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs.
—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
Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The first, largest stack had been given in Iraqi dinars to the smuggler who took them from the outskirts of their native city of Slemani across the mountains into the Kermanshah region where a car was waiting to drive them into Tehran.
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
The Wooden Award has been given in women’s basketball every year since 2004.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
No cause of death was given in the press release announcing her death, though the singer had been diagnosed with ALS two-and-a-half years ago.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
In part because of that match, Morgan knows nothing is a given in the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs.
—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
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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But under questioning from Cruz, Vladeck conceded that approving a nondisclosure order without any factual proffer would be inconsistent with a judge’s oath, if that hypothetical were true.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Some peers, smart ones, have conceded the death of this tradition.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Tips submitted anonymously to the hotline may be eligible for a reward of up to $25,000.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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Tips may also be submitted anonymously through the P3 Tips smartphone app.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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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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Bradie Tennell bowed her head to the ice after her final pose as the crowd stood and cheered.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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The deference with which that body has bowed to presidential fiat would make Page and William Maclay shudder.—
Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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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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