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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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
Clement is a great choice to play the innocent, affable idiot — the type of guy whose sad, puppy-dog face begs for immediate forgiveness and whose silly sense of humor makes giving in all the more inviting.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 June 2026
Marquee continues to draw big DJs and bottle-service crowds, giving in-house partiers a straightforward, elevator-ride-away nightlife option.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 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
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 June 2026
Marquee continues to draw big DJs and bottle-service crowds, giving in-house partiers a straightforward, elevator-ride-away nightlife option.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 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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In 2025, Pennsylvania officials brought criminal charges against seven people for submitting fraudulent voter registration forms.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Alongside National Geographic experts and naturalists, guests have the opportunity to contribute directly to real scientific research by collecting data in the field, such as photographing whales during expeditions and submitting those images through Lindblad’s collaboration with Happywhale.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Spencer Pratt continued his plight to save Los Angeles only days after conceding in the mayoral race against incumbent Karen Bass.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Novo Nordisk acknowledges the side effects without conceding the label needs to say more.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 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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According to reporting by The New York Times, protesters accuse Kenyan officials of bowing to Trump at the expense of allowing a deadly virus into the country, accepting Americans that America itself refuses to take in.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
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The boat slid downstream, the water creating a lane lined with lily pads and gently bowing water grass.—
John Bowe,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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“Giving in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20in. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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