GIVES IN Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

gives in

verb

present tense third-person singular of give in

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 The Dlooda Wide-Leg Sweatpant Jeans look like your favorite denim but feel like soft joggers, thanks to a stretchy elastic waistband and fabric that gives in all the right places. — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026 That epithet is more unhinged than any of the examples the Tribune Editorial Board gives in the editorial. — Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 Following the logical evidence feels like Detective 101, but their boss is gunning for an arrest so Gonzales gives in to Baxter’s impulse. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 24 June 2026 After dozens or even hundreds of attempts, the target finally gives in and presses the approve button. — ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026 And when Frida’s interest seems to go beyond the, um, strictly professional, Gabrielle, after a moment’s resistance, gives in to it. — Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026 Benji gives in to whatever Jake wants, desperate not to rock the boat, while Jake frequently pilots their relationship, taking control without giving much thought to Benji and his desires. — David Opie, IndieWire, 4 May 2026 Rather than intellectualize the club, the song gives in to a thumping house beat and fame’s champagne-gold façade. — E.r. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026 LaBelle gives in to the walking ruckus that is Lance. — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gives in

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Wolf succumbs to Shura, a demonic force in the game’s mythology that possesses those who give in to bloodlust.

— Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
Vhagar dies in the crash and Caraxes succumbs to his injuries a few days after crawling out and into the bowls of Harrenhal.

— James Grebey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of succumbs

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The remainder could go to anyone who submits a $5 application.

— Zoey Thomas, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
These reports are intended to address important technical and regulatory questions before Terrestrial Energy submits a future plant license application.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of submits

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After five books that try to interpret Elizabeth Taylor, Waters simply surrenders to the vision.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, the Harford County Humane Society tells CBS News Baltimore there have been 140 owner surrenders through the county's animal control this summer, which is double last summer's total.

— Tara Lynch, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of surrenders

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Crawl 2 will be up against Sony’s Fake Skating and also bows the week after Warner Bros/DC’s Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
Related Stories The announcement was made on the eve of the Warsaw International Film Festival where the film bows in competition.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026