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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
And Davie easily outlasted his former boss, George Entwistle, who succumbed to scandal in 54 days.
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
In the ignominious manner of his death, many great artists have succumbed to drugs.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
However, the actress was toying with the idea of bangs, a familiar choice for those who’ve succumbed to the burgeoning bob trend in Hollywood such as Pamela Anderson, Zoë Kravitz and Ayo Edebiri.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Before the actress, known for her iconic roles in Father of the Bride, Something’s Gotta Give, Annie Hall, and countless other films, succumbed to complications from pneumonia, she was set to drop the second installation of her home collection with the retailer Hudson Grace on November 3.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
After occupying Sinai, Britain and France succumbed to international pressure and withdrew their forces from Egypt in November.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
The Hornets succumbed to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 122-105, upping their losing streak to three games on the heels of a trio of spirited outings to begin the 2025-26 campaign.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
By 2010, millions of trees — white ash, green ash, blue ash — had succumbed.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Unfortunately, Abraham succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
In the ignominious manner of his death, many great artists have succumbed to drugs.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
However, the actress was toying with the idea of bangs, a familiar choice for those who’ve succumbed to the burgeoning bob trend in Hollywood such as Pamela Anderson, Zoë Kravitz and Ayo Edebiri.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Before the actress, known for her iconic roles in Father of the Bride, Something’s Gotta Give, Annie Hall, and countless other films, succumbed to complications from pneumonia, she was set to drop the second installation of her home collection with the retailer Hudson Grace on November 3.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
After occupying Sinai, Britain and France succumbed to international pressure and withdrew their forces from Egypt in November.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
The Hornets succumbed to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 122-105, upping their losing streak to three games on the heels of a trio of spirited outings to begin the 2025-26 campaign.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
By 2010, millions of trees — white ash, green ash, blue ash — had succumbed.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Unfortunately, Abraham succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 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
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Mason surrendered his iPhone and its password.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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New York surrendered multiple double-digit fourth-quarter leads this season — a cascading pattern that included a collapse in Denver and the latest loss to the Bears in Week 10.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Officials said most people died from drowning as the storm triggered flash floods and caused rivers to swell above their danger levels.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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My grandmother, on the other hand, lived for another 25 years after her husband died—which meant my relationship with her extended well into my 30s.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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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
Verb
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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 Senate's first weekend session since the beginning of the shutdown yielded few signs of progress Saturday as Senate Majority Leader John Thune's wish for a quick vote never materialized.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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In software development, for instance, the use of coding agents with 18,000 developers has already yielded a 20% spike in productivity.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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On Sunday, family members of the crew who perished gathered at Mariners' Church of Detroit to commemorate the shipwreck.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Nextcame Jose Collazo, 87, who perished on April 23.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 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 12 Nov. 2025.
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