1
as in succumbs
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
give in and have some chocolate
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as in submits
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 gives in
Fortunately, Swanberg’s millennial gaze never quite gives in to Gen Z cynicism, and the film sticks a satisfying landing that cements it as one of the mumblecore pioneer’s finest films.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2026
LaBelle gives in to the walking ruckus that is Lance.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
Given the company’s culture, some outside commentators have speculated that at least some Anthropic staff will resign if the company gives in to Hegseth’s demands and drops the limitations currently built into its government contracts.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Running errands on their own, walking or biking to school or a friend’s house and making their own breakfast or lunch are all examples Price gives in the book.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
Undeterred, Novo continues scratching away as his owner eventually gives in.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
The State of the Union is the address a president gives in the second year of their presidency to both chambers of Congress, with members of the Cabinet and Supreme Court justices in attendance.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Jan. 2026
After being asked over and over again for a hamster by her sick kid, Linda gives in.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
What happens to the Fed’s credibility if Powell gives in to Trump?
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2025
Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2026
LaBelle gives in to the walking ruckus that is Lance.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
Given the company’s culture, some outside commentators have speculated that at least some Anthropic staff will resign if the company gives in to Hegseth’s demands and drops the limitations currently built into its government contracts.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Running errands on their own, walking or biking to school or a friend’s house and making their own breakfast or lunch are all examples Price gives in the book.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
Undeterred, Novo continues scratching away as his owner eventually gives in.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
The State of the Union is the address a president gives in the second year of their presidency to both chambers of Congress, with members of the Cabinet and Supreme Court justices in attendance.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Jan. 2026
After being asked over and over again for a hamster by her sick kid, Linda gives in.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
What happens to the Fed’s credibility if Powell gives in to Trump?
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gives in
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But her character succumbs to Ducournau’s convoluted plotting.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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The 11-year-old titular character in Hamnet, up for Best Picture, succumbs to the plague.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2026
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The goal is usually to claim a refund before the real taxpayer submits their return.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Enrollment begins when an applicant engages with the online application and submits information for review under Lifeline participation requirements.—
Ascend Agency,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Even the manager concedes that health questions hover over every member of his prospective rotation.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Oosterhoff concedes that psychiatric diagnoses and prognoses are inherently less certain than those of physical illnesses.—
Charles Lane,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026
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Robert Simmons surrenders to police following a seven-hour standoff.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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But Trump on Friday said that the United States wouldn’t end the war until Iran surrenders unconditionally.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The film bows in Berlin’s Perspectives section.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Inside, surrounded by butter lamps and intricate iconography, even my skeptical husband bows before the Buddha.—
Shunali Khullar Shroff,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Nov. 2025
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“Gives in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gives%20in. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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