as in submission
the usually forced yielding of one's person or possessions to the control of another
his submitting of his own desires to the will of God
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1
as in succumbing
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 bowing
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 surrendering
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 submitting
Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
If a multihousing complex or office space wants to be built in Oak Lawn, developers try to garner support from the Oak Lawn Committee before submitting zoning or project plans to the city for approval.
—Timia Cobb
breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Some of the other cities known to be submitting bids for the convention are New Orleans and San Antonio.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
The process typically begins by contacting Esteworld’s international patient department through official channels and submitting recent photographs along with basic medical information.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Do your homework before submitting lineups.
—Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2026
While Quinn Originals voiced by celebs are the app's big draw and hold a prominent spot on the homepage, anyone over the age of 18 can apply to be a Quinn voice actor by submitting a 10-20 minute audio erotica sample here.
—Glamour, 27 Dec. 2025
Those interested will be able to register in advance by submitting their travel documents.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
And students in English classes often used online tools like Grammarly to check grammar and punctuation before submitting assignments.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
In May, the California Department of Insurance accused Halem of falsifying an accident report and submitting staged photos to back up the claim.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Then creators are meant to add three to six different toppings (all of which have to already be available on Burger King’s menu) before submitting their innovation.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
If a multihousing complex or office space wants to be built in Oak Lawn, developers try to garner support from the Oak Lawn Committee before submitting zoning or project plans to the city for approval.
—Timia Cobb
breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Some of the other cities known to be submitting bids for the convention are New Orleans and San Antonio.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
The process typically begins by contacting Esteworld’s international patient department through official channels and submitting recent photographs along with basic medical information.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Do your homework before submitting lineups.
—Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2026
While Quinn Originals voiced by celebs are the app's big draw and hold a prominent spot on the homepage, anyone over the age of 18 can apply to be a Quinn voice actor by submitting a 10-20 minute audio erotica sample here.
—Glamour, 27 Dec. 2025
Those interested will be able to register in advance by submitting their travel documents.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
And students in English classes often used online tools like Grammarly to check grammar and punctuation before submitting assignments.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for submitting
Noun
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For him, embracing this year’s Palme d’Or winner as France’s Oscar submission — giving Panahi a platform that had long been out of reach — felt like a natural next step for an ecosystem that has consistently embraced global auteurs.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Three states have announced their submissions of their Rural Health Transformation (RHT) plans to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) this week.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The man was pronounced dead at the hospital after succumbing to his injuries, according to police.—
Kelsey Brown,
San Antonio Express-News,
4 Jan. 2026
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After temporarily succumbing to one of his deeply seductive illusions, the Big Other urges him to stop dreaming.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
18 Dec. 2025
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The Cannes-bowing film, starring Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù and set against the backdrop of political arrest in 1993 Nigeria, leads the pack of titles going into this year’s BIFA ceremony with 12 nominations, including best British independent film and director.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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In Indiana, Republican Governor Mike Braun called a special legislative session for next Monday to weigh redistricting proposals in his state, bowing to a White House pressure campaign.—
Steve Gorman,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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How to Watch Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys The Cowboys struggled defensively in their 44-24 road loss to the Denver Broncos last week, surrendering four touchdown passes and 426 yards of offense.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Nov. 2025
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Andrew might not move to Sandringham until after the Christmas holidays, another source said, because giving notice, surrendering the lease and orchestrating the move is expected to take some time.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to sources, Washington may demand that Rodríguez facilitate the arrest or surrender of Padrino and Cabello to accompany Maduro, who appeared before a New York judge Monday to hear drug trafficking charges.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Anniversary of Noriega’s surrender Maduro’s arrest came 36 years to the date of the surrender of Panama’s strongman Manuel Noriega, a notable milestone in American involvement in the Western Hemisphere.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Jan. 2026
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Yet on the road Spurs are the best team in the land, earning 13 points from 15, scoring 12 goals and conceding only three.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Without conceding much, Washington could stop cross-strait antagonisms from descending further and create room for a better trajectory to emerge.—
STEPHEN WERTHEIM,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Submitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submitting. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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