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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
Done in by Immanuel Quickley burying a 3-pointer at the buzzer, the Hornets succumbed to the Toronto Raptors 97-96 at Spectrum Center on Wednesday night.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Trim away any roots that have succumbed to root rot.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 5 Jan. 2026
Vasquez-Trinidad succumbed to her injuries two days after the crash, the outlets reported, citing the New York Police Department.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Dick, who succumbed to cancer in 2018, was a presidential speechwriter and advisor who Goodwin likens to the Zelig of the era, continually entrenched at the nexus of its consequential characters and moments.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Tragedy befell Turner’s family in 2018, when his mother succumbed to cancer.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
The operator of the 2008 Nissan Sentra, Daniel Ronan, 51, of West Haven, succumbed to his injuries later in the evening, police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2026
Her boyfriend eventually succumbed to his injuries.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
Two years later, Ngo’s mother also succumbed to cancer.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 28 Dec. 2025
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Trim away any roots that have succumbed to root rot.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 5 Jan. 2026
Vasquez-Trinidad succumbed to her injuries two days after the crash, the outlets reported, citing the New York Police Department.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Dick, who succumbed to cancer in 2018, was a presidential speechwriter and advisor who Goodwin likens to the Zelig of the era, continually entrenched at the nexus of its consequential characters and moments.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Tragedy befell Turner’s family in 2018, when his mother succumbed to cancer.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
The operator of the 2008 Nissan Sentra, Daniel Ronan, 51, of West Haven, succumbed to his injuries later in the evening, police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2026
Her boyfriend eventually succumbed to his injuries.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
Two years later, Ngo’s mother also succumbed to cancer.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 28 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for succumbed
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As of Friday, more than 200 questions had been submitted, with the deadline set for noon.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Ryder was submitted in the lead category the previous two seasons.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Eventually, his parents surrendered to his passion for figure skating.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the offense has surrendered just 10 tackles for loss and four sacks.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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One of those rescued, a female landfill worker, died while being brought to a hospital, regional police director Brig.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Josh's father Jay Cardiello announced his son's death in a social media post and shared that his son died while playing basketball.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The at-bats were brief and uneventful, the opposite of the approach that carried Toronto to this stage and felled Snell in Game 1.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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That says a lot about the 2025 Red Sox, who were a top offensive team in many metrics, but were also felled by their bats in crucial spots throughout the year and postseason.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Kinloch conceded the election in a short speech to his supporters Tuesday night.—
Corey Williams,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sinclair, Ripley conceded, has experienced the downside of YouTube TV’s growth, including blackouts of its affiliated regional sports networks.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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The latest discovery isn't the first time that modern construction projects have yielded historical treasures in Europe.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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An early test with home security firm SimpliSafe yielded a 23% increase in leads and a 31% increase in website visits, the companies said.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The faceless head of a man bobbing in the water recalls the countless Africans who perished during the perilous journey due to disease, malnourishment, and abuse, whose bodies were thrown overboard by unscrupulous ship captains and slavers to schools of sharks.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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Six others on board also perished.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
31 Dec. 2025
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At its last meeting, the FOMC capitulated and axed interest by 25 basis points, creating cheaper borrowing for consumers, businesses, and the government itself.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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Rather than spending millions in a relentless quest to solve the problems wrought by Coors Field, the Rockies appear to have capitulated to its whims.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Succumbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succumbed. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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