1
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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2
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
The fake Trump ruled out giving in to Democrats’ demands.
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Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Lesson learned, no more giving in to her ridiculous demands.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Instead of giving in to the temptation of other people’s attention, August is instead meant to be a time to become your own soulmate.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
That’s the highest percentage since Forbes began scoring giving in 2020, as net worths have shot up amid soaring stock markets but charitable donations have not kept pace.
—Ella Malmgren, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Hernandez had no interest in giving in to criticism.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Everyday New Yorkers are not giving up, are not giving in, are not surrendering.
—John Santucci, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Lesson learned, no more giving in to her ridiculous demands.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Instead of giving in to the temptation of other people’s attention, August is instead meant to be a time to become your own soulmate.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
That’s the highest percentage since Forbes began scoring giving in 2020, as net worths have shot up amid soaring stock markets but charitable donations have not kept pace.
—Ella Malmgren, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Hernandez had no interest in giving in to criticism.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Everyday New Yorkers are not giving up, are not giving in, are not surrendering.
—John Santucci, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving in
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Everything has broken right for Egbuka since the moment he was drafted, with Chris Godwin having a setback from his 2024 injury, Jalen McMillan severely injuring his neck and then Mike Evans succumbing to his annual hamstring injury.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Alas, Waller wasn’t targeted again and the Dolphins punted on six of their final seven possessions, succumbing 27-24 in a gut-wrenching loss at Carolina to fall to 1-4.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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In one June 2019 Brooklyn case, prosecutors accused a couple of submitting fake pay stubs, tax returns, and bank statements to secure multiple loans.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Oct. 2025
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And anyone whose channel was terminated must wait at least one year before submitting a request.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Their underlying numbers are equally compelling, conceding just five big chances on their goal.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Senators rank last in the NHL in goals allowed per game, having surrendered four or more goals in each of their first four outings, and are on a three-game losing streak after conceding a season-high eight goals in a road loss at Buffalo on Wednesday night.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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Barnwell argues that surrendering second- and fourth-round picks, while getting both Hendrickson and Phillips, is not an arduous price for the Lions to pay as a team with Super Bowl aspirations.—
Josh Buckhalter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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But other issues in his 20-point peace plan must still be fulfilled, including Hamas surrendering its arms.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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Spotify is bowing its first-ever FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus stocked with video podcasts from Bill Simmons’ The Ringer.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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He will be killed by his brother, the angel Ejllael (Steve Noh), for bowing to a human.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Giving in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20in. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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