knuckling under

present participle of knuckle under

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for knuckling under
Verb
  • The Californian took the first set against Ekaterina Alexandrova at last year’s tournament and had her vastly more experienced Russian opponent on the ropes on several occasions before eventually succumbing.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
  • The victim was hospitalized in intensive care before succumbing to the infection, which was believed to have been contracted while water-skiing days before on the Lake of the Ozarks in central Missouri, Fox News Digital previously reported.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Everyday New Yorkers are not giving up, are not giving in, are not surrendering.
    John Santucci, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The suspect then stumbled and dropped his wig before surrendering, the news outlet reported.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Silva is coming off a dominant performance at UFC 314, submitting Bryce Mitchell in the second round.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Wendy Kipple turned to genetic genealogy, submitting DNA from Oberholtzer’s bloodied items to United Data Connect, according to 48 Hours.
    Christina Coulter, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • All while allowing just 303 yards, after giving up nearly 600 (586) the week prior.
    Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
  • But then the unit faltered, giving up a 14-yard play to Quentin Johnston on the next down.
    Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Baker ended up with the worst figures for an English debutant, conceding 76 runs from seven overs.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The Kansas City Current have also scored a league-leading 36 goals, eight more than the Washington Spirit and San Diego Wave, while conceding just 10.
    Asli Pelit, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Smashbox is one of the highlights in the department, and the Philosophy brand of skin care is bowing in JCPenney Beauty for the holiday season.
    Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Co-star Alicia Vikander wiped back tears amid the ovation, while director Olivier Assayas worked the crowd, bowing and climbing over the cinema’s seats to embrace his collaborators.
    Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
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“Knuckling under.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knuckling%20under. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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