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as in succumbed
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
the supervisor finally relented in the face of the petition, and allowed employees to take longer lunch breaks
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as in subsided
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
the fury of the storm relented, and the next day the sun finally broke through the clouds
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Recent Examples of relented
Belt wasn’t going to keep it on for the game, but relented to peer pressure.
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Alfred initially refused to let the paramedics take the children, but eventually relented, according to the report.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
When the chimps finally relented, Basie was escorted back home by an over 50-year-old male chimp named BF, who had appeared to be close with Basie over the years.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
As the miles and the states racked up, Tera never relented.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2026
But in talks, the Iranians have not relented on their right to enrich uranium, to maintain conventional defensive capabilities and to police traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital waterways.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
In Chile in 1983, the finance minister’s refusal to socialize private foreign debt drew a cut-off in vital trade credit — oil tankers en route to Santiago turned around — until, under duress, the government relented.
—Sven Van Mourik, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
Carolyn didn’t want to go but relented after being encouraged by her sister and some newfound tenderness toward her husband.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
The Justice Department relented later that month amid mounting pressure, and Deputy Attorney Todd Blanche announced that the probe would be handled in part by the Civil Rights Division, whose criminal section specializes in probing color-of-law claims against law enforcement officers.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Alfred initially refused to let the paramedics take the children, but eventually relented, according to the report.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
When the chimps finally relented, Basie was escorted back home by an over 50-year-old male chimp named BF, who had appeared to be close with Basie over the years.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
As the miles and the states racked up, Tera never relented.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2026
But in talks, the Iranians have not relented on their right to enrich uranium, to maintain conventional defensive capabilities and to police traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital waterways.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
In Chile in 1983, the finance minister’s refusal to socialize private foreign debt drew a cut-off in vital trade credit — oil tankers en route to Santiago turned around — until, under duress, the government relented.
—Sven Van Mourik, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
Carolyn didn’t want to go but relented after being encouraged by her sister and some newfound tenderness toward her husband.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
The Justice Department relented later that month amid mounting pressure, and Deputy Attorney Todd Blanche announced that the probe would be handled in part by the Civil Rights Division, whose criminal section specializes in probing color-of-law claims against law enforcement officers.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relented
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The boy died at the scene, while the woman succumbed to her injuries at a nearby hospital.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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The other driver, Hernan Marrero, 50, of Boston, was pronounced dead at the scene, while Trainor was transported to Mass General Hospital, where the 30-year-old later succumbed to his injuries.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
Verb
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While the heaviest fighting has subsided, the shaky truce has been interrupted by almost daily Israeli fire.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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The family’s anger has subsided some since the baby’s death, in part because of their trust in God’s plan.—
Duaa Eldeib,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The firm conceded in its report that the information may have instead come from a source outside of the board.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Dick conceded that there was some avoidance on his side, too.—
Janet W. Lee,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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At an optimal dosage of 10 g/L, the lag phase of hydrogen production decreased by about 50%, and the specific hydrogen yield increased by roughly 33%, according to researchers.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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Wealthy Russians, Ukrainians, and northern Europeans snapped up properties, too—though visitors from the Russian-speaking world have decreased since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.—
Rebecca Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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In April, United Talent Agency submitted a non-binding bid to move along in the auction process, as has WME mogul Patrick Whitesell’s upstart firm WIN along with several other firms.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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In a recent email to ProPublica, federal officials said vitamin K deficiency bleeding has never been submitted for consideration as a notifiable condition.—
Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The unlikely union lasted 10 years and the mutual admiration between the two famed figures never diminished.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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While the immediate flood threat has diminished, rain is expected to persist along the Mid-Atlantic coast.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
7 May 2026
Verb
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And surrendered two goals or fewer in five of them.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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He was replaced by Mackenzie Blackwood after Wedgewood surrendered three goals on a dozen shots.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
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But they were felled by poor shooting Friday, making just 35% overall and were particularly bad from long range.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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But before he was felled at age 68 by a heart attack, Joiner had shared what was in the briefcase with the lead Louisiana State Police investigator on the case, Stefan Montgomery, Joiner's son and the LSP confirmed.—
Stephanie Gosk,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Relented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relented. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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