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as in succumbing
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 submitting
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 giving in
Marquee continues to draw big DJs and bottle-service crowds, giving in-house partiers a straightforward, elevator-ride-away nightlife option.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Many aging auteurs seem mentally caught between honoring their artistic legacy and giving in to the risky promise of AI that’s tempting (and, in some cases, directly financing) almost everyone in the media right now.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
Deborah pecks her before reluctantly giving in to more passionate smooches.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Council member Abbie Kamin, one of three members who had pushed for the ordinance, voted against amending it, saying that doing so was giving in to bullying tactics from state leaders.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
But unlike many of Warhol’s other victims, Duchamp doesn’t cave to the torture, because giving in would imply defeat.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Another way parents unintentionally reinforce negative behavior is by giving in.
—Amy Morin, Parents, 1 Apr. 2026
Hollywood’s biggest stars gathered in Los Angeles on Sunday to honor some incredible movies and celebrate the power of film, while giving in to the fact that putting the world’s troubles aside, even for a night, is impossible.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
For anyone still soaking up the flavors of fresh peaches before giving in to pumpkin spice, check your produce drawer.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Many aging auteurs seem mentally caught between honoring their artistic legacy and giving in to the risky promise of AI that’s tempting (and, in some cases, directly financing) almost everyone in the media right now.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
Deborah pecks her before reluctantly giving in to more passionate smooches.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Council member Abbie Kamin, one of three members who had pushed for the ordinance, voted against amending it, saying that doing so was giving in to bullying tactics from state leaders.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
But unlike many of Warhol’s other victims, Duchamp doesn’t cave to the torture, because giving in would imply defeat.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Another way parents unintentionally reinforce negative behavior is by giving in.
—Amy Morin, Parents, 1 Apr. 2026
Hollywood’s biggest stars gathered in Los Angeles on Sunday to honor some incredible movies and celebrate the power of film, while giving in to the fact that putting the world’s troubles aside, even for a night, is impossible.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
For anyone still soaking up the flavors of fresh peaches before giving in to pumpkin spice, check your produce drawer.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving in
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The Spurs got off just three field goal attempts while succumbing to the Knicks’ defensive pressure.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2026
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Avoid succumbing to a conspiracy theory or problematic spiritual philosophy as Mercury and Neptune square off.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Should the center end up with 40 hours of weekly operation, staff and CRG members would be tasked with submitting a proposal on how to use the hours.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Reporting teams have held back on submitting story pitches about important news topics out of fear of the internal repercussions.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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And the data made for bleak reading given Liverpool’s slow starts and habit of conceding damaging late goals, which pointed to issues with both fitness and mentality.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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With more than eight minutes remaining in the fourth quarter of Game 4, Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson pulled his starters, effectively conceding the series as the Knicks turned the final minutes into a celebration.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Negotiators were able to contact O'Brien via phone, eventually leading to his surrendering himself.—
Reg Chapman,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The 49ers did it in March, surrendering a third-round draft pick to the Dallas Cowboys, who had a surplus of starting defensive tackles after last season’s trades for Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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The owner, Kenneth Howell has been locked in an acrimonious battle with the city of Boise for years, after Boise staff raised concerns over temporary shoring posts bowing under the building’s weight and a crumbling facade, among other safety issues staff highlighted.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
3 June 2026
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Target, too, recently found itself in the cultural crosshairs after bowing to external pressure to scrap its DEI policies.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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“Giving in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20in. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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