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
Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
The award will be credited to the film itself, with the director accepting on behalf of the creative team, rather than to a submitting country or region.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
According to the Texas Department of Emergency Management, submitting a damage report helps state and local officials assess the full scope of the disaster and determine what additional resources may be needed for affected communities.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Homeowners will need their Assessor's Identification Number and must note that their property was fire-impacted when submitting the request.
—Amanda Starrantino, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
In the wake of the release of additional data, Hoffmann and Nguyen have analyzed the latest findings, including the effects of social media, and are submitting a new paper for review and potential publication in scientific journals.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
Ever since the hail hit, Gockel has been submitting insurance claims.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
The meteor society encourages anybody who sees a fireball to contribute to its citizen science project by submitting the details to its website.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
As Ballmer sees it, Sanberg agreed to cooperate in exchange for the league submitting a favorable sentencing letter to Judge Wilson, and thus he shouldn’t be regarded as a credible informant.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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
His case stemmed from years of submitting false financial information to obtain loans and avoid taxes.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
The award will be credited to the film itself, with the director accepting on behalf of the creative team, rather than to a submitting country or region.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
According to the Texas Department of Emergency Management, submitting a damage report helps state and local officials assess the full scope of the disaster and determine what additional resources may be needed for affected communities.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Homeowners will need their Assessor's Identification Number and must note that their property was fire-impacted when submitting the request.
—Amanda Starrantino, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
In the wake of the release of additional data, Hoffmann and Nguyen have analyzed the latest findings, including the effects of social media, and are submitting a new paper for review and potential publication in scientific journals.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
Ever since the hail hit, Gockel has been submitting insurance claims.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
The meteor society encourages anybody who sees a fireball to contribute to its citizen science project by submitting the details to its website.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
As Ballmer sees it, Sanberg agreed to cooperate in exchange for the league submitting a favorable sentencing letter to Judge Wilson, and thus he shouldn’t be regarded as a credible informant.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for submitting
Noun
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Tradwives have resurrected the female submission part of the blueprint, but not the male self-sacrifice part.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
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Both parties seemed ready for court proceedings to finally kick off, with court submissions being filed as recently as last Friday.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Regretfully, locally foxgloves only last through spring and early summer before succumbing to the heat and humidity of the hot months.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Mullins, 26, died on the floor of the store, succumbing to his wounds before paramedics arrived.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On Friday, the zoo resumed business, with officials bowing to visitors and apologizing for the trouble caused.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The film was the top film over this past weekend after bowing on the platform Friday.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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The mall, one of Chicago’s largest, fell on hard times after getting hit by the rise of online retail and then the pandemic, losing its top retailer, Macy’s, in 2021, followed by the owner surrendering control of the property in 2022.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The defensive effort got Cameron out of the fifth inning without surrendering a run.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The merciful end came three weeks after Sunderland’s surrender to relegation in May 2017.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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But for my momentary surrender to the orchestra and the rhythm of the waltz, my thoughts have been elsewhere.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Led by forward Trinity Rodman, the Spirit have scored 10 goals while conceding just four through seven matches.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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There has still been plenty of drama, such as in 2013 when Hull went up in second despite missing a penalty and then conceding a last-minute equaliser at home to Cardiff City, Watford’s home defeat by Leeds eventually saving the blushes of spot-kick taker Nick Proschwitz.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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“Submitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submitting. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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