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
Married to his no-nonsense high school sweetheart Maggie (Liz White) and set to ply the family trade until his body gives in, he’s built a stable life for himself, but not an especially soul-nourishing one.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
What happens to the Fed’s credibility if Powell gives in to Trump?
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2025
Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Aug. 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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And when that fish, in turn, succumbs to the claws of a bald eagle, its DDT dense meat becomes a poisonous lunch for an oblivious bird.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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The community's willingness to proactively strengthen its economic foundations today will determine whether crypto fulfills its promise as robust, trusted global infrastructure, or succumbs when faced with inevitable systemic stress.—
Mark R. Weaver,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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As for goalkeepers, Luis Llopis — the goalkeeping coach who previously worked with Zinedine Zidane and was brought back when Carlo Ancelotti returned in 2021 — regularly submits reports on options, but none of them have been given serious consideration due to the squad’s situation.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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In 2025, the average candidate submits 42 applications just to get one interview, and only about 3% of applicants make it to that stage.—
Jill Schulman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Piastri concedes and gives the place back.—
Rob Reed,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Even so, Whiddett concedes that bespoke remains the bigger prize.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
6 Sep. 2025
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Henry then surrenders his phone, and Tony tosses it into the air for Ziva to blast to pieces.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
4 Sep. 2025
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This Hulu series, which bows season five in September, brings together the lovable misfits of the Arcadia, a grand apartment building in New York City where way too many people get murdered.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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His new film, The Christophers, which bows in Toronto’s Special Presentations section, was made entirely outside the system.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Gives in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gives%20in. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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