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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
After dozens or even hundreds of attempts, the target finally gives in and presses the approve button.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gives in
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If someone succumbs to the heat, promptly relocate them to a cool, shaded location.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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In season 3's closing stretch, Rue Bennett (Zendaya) succumbs to an accidental fentanyl overdose.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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Michaels adamantly submits that the answer is not submission in silence but a strong determination to fight for a party that once stood for America’s vision of liberty and justice for all, regardless of race or religion.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
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The Traitors submits itself for writing.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
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The waiver concedes a major point of potential leverage at the start of these 60-day talks.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
19 June 2026
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Katie Porter concedes in race for governor.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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The ayatollahs won’t make any deal that surrenders their nuclear program.—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
22 May 2026
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Alex Murdaugh surrenders Murdaugh turned himself in at the Hampton County Detention Center.—
Marlene Lenthang,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Lillocci contributed to the design of Canali’s fall 2026 lineup but his first full collection in this new role bows for spring 2027, which will be unveiled in Milan on Sunday.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
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The series bows on aTwist in mid-August.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
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