1
as in succumbs
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
in the end he submitted and agreed to take that awful-tasting medicine
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as in surrenders
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
refusing to submit to sleep, she stayed by her son's hospital bed the whole night
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as in capitulates
to yield to the control or power of enemy forces
the fort's commander received orders not to submit under any circumstances, as reinforcements were on the way
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Recent Examples of submits
Each year, the task force submits a report to Congress outlining gaps in research and highlighting areas where more focus is needed.
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Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Will biannual bombing campaigns be employed until Iran submits to American demands?
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
Senate Bill 660 would ensure that a local officer is on the scene and submits a report during an immigration enforcement operation.
—Madeline Burke, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Director Harry Lighton transposed the story from the 1970s to the present, casting a hulking Alexander Skarsgård as the gorgeous and emotionally remote biker Ray, and Melling as the shy, diminutive parking attendant who submits himself to Ray.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026
Per state law, the district already submits annual financial and compliance audits performed by an external firm, which have on occasion revealed things such as payroll lapses and contract overpayment.
—Melissa Brown, Chalkbeat, 10 Feb. 2026
Each state or local organization submits salary and travel data to the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts.
—Phoebe Quinton, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
If passed, the AI Overwatch Act would revoke existing licenses for such AI chip transfers and impose a temporary ban until the administration submits a national security strategy on AI exports.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
Once a property owner submits their consent form, replacing the lead pipes typically takes one day to complete, Pauly said.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Will biannual bombing campaigns be employed until Iran submits to American demands?
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
Senate Bill 660 would ensure that a local officer is on the scene and submits a report during an immigration enforcement operation.
—Madeline Burke, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Director Harry Lighton transposed the story from the 1970s to the present, casting a hulking Alexander Skarsgård as the gorgeous and emotionally remote biker Ray, and Melling as the shy, diminutive parking attendant who submits himself to Ray.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026
Per state law, the district already submits annual financial and compliance audits performed by an external firm, which have on occasion revealed things such as payroll lapses and contract overpayment.
—Melissa Brown, Chalkbeat, 10 Feb. 2026
Each state or local organization submits salary and travel data to the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts.
—Phoebe Quinton, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
If passed, the AI Overwatch Act would revoke existing licenses for such AI chip transfers and impose a temporary ban until the administration submits a national security strategy on AI exports.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
Once a property owner submits their consent form, replacing the lead pipes typically takes one day to complete, Pauly said.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for submits
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The Shakespearean classic focuses on Macbeth, a Scottish general who makes his prophecy of becoming king a reality but then succumbs to madness.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Her sexuality is a source of conflict for her family, and the pressure leads to the painful breakup with her girlfriend, Rosie (Jess Gabor), who succumbs to family expectations.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
17 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Andrew surrenders his Duke of York title.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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Peter then surrenders to Catherine, who demands his explanation for going AWOL.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Sam, a food stylist, concedes that being in a wealthy suburban enclave may have led her to be a little more brash than usual.—
Nora DeLigter,
Curbed,
6 Mar. 2026
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Going into Wednesday’s games, the Lakers rank 27th in opposing field goal percentage and 24th in defensive rating, an estimate of the amount of points a team concedes across a 100-possession span.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Submits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submits. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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