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 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gives in

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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
When Mina’s closest friend Lucy succumbs to his thrall, the enigmatic Professor Van Helsing is summoned to wage war on this unfathomable threat.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 22 July 2026

Definition of succumbs

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Firewise is a national program where each community of eight to 200 homes works together to create defensible space and clear brush, agrees to continue the work annually and submits an application to Firewise USA.

— Chuck Page, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026
The agency’s bid analysis reflects a process in which each Part D sponsor that wants to offer a standalone plan submits a bid to CMS every year, outlining the insurer’s benefits, costs and list of reimbursable medicines.

— Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of submits

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Jacques told them that the couple would only have ownership once the gallery paid the estate, but, in her court filing, Jacques concedes that was incorrect.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
The lesson here – and one the NBCU-Peacock-YouTube deal concedes – is that a media company just isn’t the mountain that Mohammed goes to – the consumers are the mountain.

— Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of concedes

Verb

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
Summer is usually the busiest season for shelters, officials said, as more stray animals, owner surrenders and vulnerable kittens arrive.

— Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of surrenders

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The group bows atop the chart with 369,000 equivalent album units, with traditional album sales accounting for 357,000 of that sum.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026
Sophie Cunningham/transgender debate has no easy right or wrong // FIFA bows to pressure from Europe boycott, abandons private-equity plan // History suggests Miami Dolphins may be surprise team in ’26 // Cancel that intro.

— Greg Cote August 16, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026