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as in submitted
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
he finally succumbed and let his wife get rid of his dilapidated easy chair
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as in surrendered
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
refused to succumb to her fears and defiantly walked through the dark cemetery
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as in died
to stop living
the patient lay so still and pale that everyone thought he had succumbed, and then he opened his eyes
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as in fell
to yield to the control or power of enemy forces
the doctor worked tirelessly until finally he, too, succumbed to the fever
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Recent Examples of succumbed
Gus became a human resources officer at a large manufacturing corporation, but heartbreakingly succumbed to cancer at age 57 in 2005.
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David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Elaine Dube succumbed to her injuries and died at UMass Medical Center in Worcester.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Cator succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead shortly after.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Despite medical aid, the inmate succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
But Present Nick succumbed to his neck injury upon their arrival, resulting in the simultaneous death of Future Nick.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
Long shot Wayne’s Law led early, only to be overtaken in the final turn by 6-5 favorite Nearly, who was passed in mid-stretch by The Puma, who narrowly succumbed to Commandment at the wire.
—Clark Spencer, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Luis Daniel Gutierrez Mora, 31, succumbed to his injuries at a hospital on Tuesday, CMPD said in a March 25 news release.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
The Aggies put up a good fight but ultimately succumbed 78-66 at Viejas Arena in the final chance for the little guy.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Elaine Dube succumbed to her injuries and died at UMass Medical Center in Worcester.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Cator succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead shortly after.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Despite medical aid, the inmate succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
But Present Nick succumbed to his neck injury upon their arrival, resulting in the simultaneous death of Future Nick.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
Long shot Wayne’s Law led early, only to be overtaken in the final turn by 6-5 favorite Nearly, who was passed in mid-stretch by The Puma, who narrowly succumbed to Commandment at the wire.
—Clark Spencer, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Luis Daniel Gutierrez Mora, 31, succumbed to his injuries at a hospital on Tuesday, CMPD said in a March 25 news release.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
The Aggies put up a good fight but ultimately succumbed 78-66 at Viejas Arena in the final chance for the little guy.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for succumbed
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Tips submitted anonymously to the hotline may be eligible for a reward of up to $25,000.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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Once the formal and complete application is submitted, city officials will then go through the standard review process and decide whether to move forward with a formal hearing.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Many of those animals are surrendered when their owners can no longer properly care for them, an issue that Alessandro Catenazzi, associate professor of biological science at Florida International University, stressed.—
Julian Camejo,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Lukáš Dostál surrendered six goals on 29 shots, with culpability to spread around between him and his defense.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Merriweather’s office has dismissed about 106 homicide charges since 2020 — not including charges in which a defendant died, pleaded guilty, or wasn’t mentally competent to stand trial.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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One person has died, and two people are missing after a partial collapse at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia parking garage under construction in the city's Grays Ferry neighborhood Wednesday.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Floorboards were milled from walnut trees felled at a construction site in North Carolina.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
2 Apr. 2026
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With a hollow interior trunk, Stumpy was among 158 trees felled in 2024 as part of a project aimed at shoring up a sea wall near the National Mall.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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Orlando City heads west after a two-week break, trying to snap out of a brutal early-season slump, but the Lions face a steep climb against a Los Angeles FC squad that hasn’t conceded a goal this year.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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The lone goal allowed marks a new club record for the fewest goals conceded over a five-game stretch, underscoring just how quickly the transformation has taken hold.—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Woo yielded one hit over seven brilliant innings, setting down his last 12 batters and recording six strikeouts while matching the longest scoreless start of his career.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The seven runs yielded by Lorenzen before the Rockies had a chance to bat were the most runs allowed in the opening frame in 34 years of Colorado home openers.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Cookie perished, to say nothing of the dog.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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The three perished when the plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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This wouldn’t be another Venezuela that capitulated to America.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Venice itself, deprived of Piedmontese naval support, capitulated in August.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Succumbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succumbed. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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