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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
Faced with pressure from Paxton, his conservative primary challenger, Cornyn on Thursday relented on the filibuster in an op-ed for the New York Post.
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W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
After yelling at the man on foot, Jarrod Levine relented and moved his truck, Sadeh said.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
In recent months, the president has hosted a series of White House meetings between the two sides in hopes of brokering a deal, but the banks haven’t relented, according to people with knowledge of the gatherings.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
The government finally relented, declaring that the remaining forest would be preserved.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
The German officer relented and made no further efforts to identify the Jewish American soldiers.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
After years of public pressure, Moore relented and finally fired former Department of Juvenile Services Secretary Vincent Schiraldi after DJS repeatedly humiliated the administration with embarrassing headlines.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
Finally her mom relented, enlisting Ann Williams, a colleague at Bishop College who would later create Dallas Black Dance Theatre, to train her 5-year-old girl.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
State leaders at the time wanted to close the campus, but relented.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
After yelling at the man on foot, Jarrod Levine relented and moved his truck, Sadeh said.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
In recent months, the president has hosted a series of White House meetings between the two sides in hopes of brokering a deal, but the banks haven’t relented, according to people with knowledge of the gatherings.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
The government finally relented, declaring that the remaining forest would be preserved.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
The German officer relented and made no further efforts to identify the Jewish American soldiers.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
After years of public pressure, Moore relented and finally fired former Department of Juvenile Services Secretary Vincent Schiraldi after DJS repeatedly humiliated the administration with embarrassing headlines.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
Finally her mom relented, enlisting Ann Williams, a colleague at Bishop College who would later create Dallas Black Dance Theatre, to train her 5-year-old girl.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
State leaders at the time wanted to close the campus, but relented.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relented
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Harrington and Shan were pronounced dead at the scene while Pederson succumbed to his injuries on Monday.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Attempts to resuscitate the girl were made and she was taken to the hospital but succumbed to her wounds.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The settling of chairs subsided, people shifted into comfortable postures, some laid out on the carpet.—
Sofia Zarran,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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And, unlike longer alternatives like 2-year or 5-year CD options, savers will maintain some flexibility to pivot here in 2027 after the current market volatility may have subsided.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There’s no doubt the Chicago Stars saw Evans as a potential cure for what was the leakiest defense in the NWSL last season (54 goals conceded, 12 more than the next worst).—
Theo Lloyd-Hughes,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Blue Jackets have a -3 scoring differential, with 199 total goals scored and 202 conceded.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Drone strikes have decreased by 83%.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Though on Saturday, MDFR said smoke in the area had greatly decreased compared to Thursday and Friday.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Anonymously submitted allegations of physical and verbal abuse began appearing on Instagram last month when a former Noma staff member, Jason Ignacio White, used his own account to platform and post them.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Tips submitted to the hotline may be eligible for a reward of up to $25,000.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When recovery becomes doubtful or diminished, incentives weaken.—
Ascend Agency,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The 5-foot-10 Murray was once one of the league's best running QBs, but age and injury have diminished, though not entirely destroyed, his rushing ability.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While few details of the circumstances in this case have been made public, the animal control agency said the individual involved in the investigation has voluntarily surrendered the animals and the investigation is continuing.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Unfortunately, this sweet 3-year-old Labrador-mix is one of many pets who are sadly surrendered to valley shelters due to community-wide struggles — including housing instability.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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In Greek tragedies, the hero is felled by a fatal flaw.—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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Apartment buildings were felled by air strikes, and smoke billowed from the blasts; the buzz of Israeli drones filled the air.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Relented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relented. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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