1
as in succumbed
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
encouraged her to stand firm and not knuckle under to political pressure
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2
as in surrendered
to yield to the control or power of enemy forces
the remote outpost was overrun and forced to knuckle under
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knuckled under
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City succumbed too meekly given their spine included Ruben Dias, John Stones, Rodri and Haaland at the end of the match.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025 -
Over the past decade, as much of the world has become more chaotic and succumbed to nationalism, protectionism, and illiberalism, Japan has been a force for maintaining the stability of the international order.—
Mireya Solís,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Sep. 2025
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Edwin Perez, 26, eventually surrendered to law enforcement.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
2 Sep. 2025
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Mets starter David Peterson surrendered eight runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out one over just two innings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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Sweepstakes entries can be submitted via the brand's website, with no purchase necessary.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Should Manas be chosen as Brazil’s official Academy Award submission, Brennand would be only the third woman whose film has ever been submitted, for the category, and if nominated, the first Brazilian woman to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best International Feature Film.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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When a mother tree is felled, the survival rate of many of its seedlings may be drastically reduced, a process not unlike the reciprocal feedback loop of Yggdrasill, whose deterioration in response to discord in the nine realms spells cosmic collapse.—
Ellen Walker,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Sep. 2025
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There are also beautifully observed moments toward the end with Dorotea and Riccardo; and a moving reckoning with death when Mariano’s favorite horse, a stallion named Elvis, is felled by illness and the president refuses to end his suffering by having the animal put to sleep.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Aug. 2025
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During the family dinner that concludes episode 1 of Back to Reality, Chase conceded to Savannah's hard work.—
Ryan Coleman September 2,
EW.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Mascherano conceded that his team was outplayed in the first half.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
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The film bowed at Cannes Critics’ Week this year and won the Grand Prize.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Hisahito bowed deeply and thanked the Emperor for the crown and his parents for hosting the ceremony and pledged to fulfil his responsibility as a royal member.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Twin Cities,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Knuckled under.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knuckled%20under. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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