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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
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.
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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
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.
—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
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
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.
—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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The Shakespearean classic focuses on Macbeth, a Scottish general who makes his prophecy of becoming king a reality but then succumbs to madness.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Her sexuality is a source of conflict for her family, and the pressure leads to the painful breakup with her girlfriend, Rosie (Jess Gabor), who succumbs to family expectations.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
17 Dec. 2025
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Each state or local organization submits salary and travel data to the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts.—
Phoebe Quinton,
AJC.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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If passed, the AI Overwatch Act would revoke existing licenses for such AI chip transfers and impose a temporary ban until the administration submits a national security strategy on AI exports.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2026
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Going into Wednesday’s games, the Lakers rank 27th in opposing field goal percentage and 24th in defensive rating, an estimate of the amount of points a team concedes across a 100-possession span.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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McDermott avoids houseplants for a simple house but concedes that any small, tidy plant that doesn't require much upkeep would be fine.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
4 Feb. 2026
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Peter then surrenders to Catherine, who demands his explanation for going AWOL.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Carrie Fisher and Bruno Kirby are the secret weapons, and Nora Ephron's script never surrenders to sentimentality.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
USA Today,
15 Dec. 2025
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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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With her hand over her heart, the pair appear to have a heartfelt moment together, before each of them holds their hands together and bows toward each other in a traditional Thai gesture.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
24 Nov. 2025
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“Gives in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gives%20in. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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