1
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
In the claims payment process for the second wave, the submission window runs for 180 days until July 27.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Years later, only John (now played by Aramayo) remains with Heather at home, medicated into semi-submission, with little hope of a life of independence or fulfillment.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
The city’s Student Government Committee will review the submissions and select entries from multiple grade levels and schools for inclusion in the calendar, city officials said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Finalists will be randomly selected from public submissions and sent to Big Bear third-graders, who will determine the winners, according to Friends of Big Bear Valley.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Years later, only John (now played by Aramayo) remains with Heather at home, medicated into semi-submission, with little hope of a life of independence or fulfillment.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
The city’s Student Government Committee will review the submissions and select entries from multiple grade levels and schools for inclusion in the calendar, city officials said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Finalists will be randomly selected from public submissions and sent to Big Bear third-graders, who will determine the winners, according to Friends of Big Bear Valley.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for submission
Noun
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Having spent much of his adult life in the Order of St Augustine, whose friars and sisters take vows of poverty, chastity and obedience with a focus on unity and community, his priorities are unity and building bridges.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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To become registered, dogs must be at least 1 year old, be in good health, know basic obedience skills and be comfortable interacting with people.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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There’s a sense of surrender in the way this tune eroticizes total passivity, giving up control, just letting your feelings pound you to a bloody pulp.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
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The film shifts the focus from traditional narratives of policy and victimhood to the everyday experiences of individuals adapting to a life of constant threat, raising critical questions about whether these safety rituals signify true preparedness or a surrender to violence.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Such a policy would bring the department into compliance with state law.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Before publishing, journalists reviewed this content in compliance with McClatchy Media’s AI policy.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Submission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submission. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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