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as in obedience
a bending to the authority or control of another
not given to unquestioning submission, he often came in conflict with his superiors
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as in surrender
the usually forced yielding of one's person or possessions to the control of another
the judge ordered the submission of all of the company's records to the prosecutors
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Recent Examples of submission
Unlike many other awards shows, TCA doesn’t charge submission fees (which is how most of the smaller organizations are still able to put on a show).
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Michael Schneider,
Variety,
22 June 2026
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) have announced their 15 finalists for the 2026 BAFTA Student Awards, which were chosen from more than 600 submissions from universities around the globe across film, games, and immersive categories.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Michaels adamantly submits that the answer is not submission in silence but a strong determination to fight for a party that once stood for America’s vision of liberty and justice for all, regardless of race or religion.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
The night was packed with finishes, including Murtazali Magomedov's rare twister submission and Levan Chokheli's swift TKO.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Michael Schneider,
Variety,
22 June 2026
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) have announced their 15 finalists for the 2026 BAFTA Student Awards, which were chosen from more than 600 submissions from universities around the globe across film, games, and immersive categories.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Michaels adamantly submits that the answer is not submission in silence but a strong determination to fight for a party that once stood for America’s vision of liberty and justice for all, regardless of race or religion.
—
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
The night was packed with finishes, including Murtazali Magomedov's rare twister submission and Levan Chokheli's swift TKO.
—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for submission
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For example, a pet owner who doesn't have to absorb the full costs of a $5,000 emergency surgery bill may be better positioned to continue purchasing high-quality food, maintaining regular dental cleanings or enrolling in obedience classes afterward.
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Both local teams were certified in four disciplines that show off a police dog’s obedience and skills, that include narcotics and cadaver detection and tracking ability.
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Crisis negotiators were able to contact O'Brien via phone, eventually leading to his surrender.
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Trump, recognizing that America has suffered a historic defeat, has abandoned his demands for unconditional surrender, and is trying to buy his way out with a memorandum of understanding that reportedly promises Tehran billions of dollars to restore the status quo ante.
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Iran was found to be out of compliance in the early 2000s due to a secret nuclear weapons program.
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Automated governance scans the entire system to identify sensitive information and track its lineage, providing a complete map of the data to ensure secure compliance.
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“Submission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submission. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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