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as in relinquished
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
the toddler surrendered the doll to her mother after a brief struggle the commander surrendered the garrison without having fired a single shot
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as in succumbed
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
the father refused to surrender to his son's constant begging for a BB gun
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as in resigned
to give up (as a position of authority) formally
the aging queen refused to surrender the throne to her increasingly impatient heir
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as in submitted
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
determined to give up smoking, she so far has not surrendered to her incessant desire to have a cigarette
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as in fell
to yield to the control or power of enemy forces
General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865, thus ending the Civil War
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as in indulged
to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly
laid-off workers who surrender themselves to despair will almost certainly never regain their footing
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Recent Examples of surrendered
While few details of the circumstances in this case have been made public, the animal control agency said the individual involved in the investigation has voluntarily surrendered the animals and the investigation is continuing.
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Paula Wethington, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Unfortunately, this sweet 3-year-old Labrador-mix is one of many pets who are sadly surrendered to valley shelters due to community-wide struggles — including housing instability.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Nothing changed in the 48 hours, but Weiner surrendered moral clarity in a political environment that increasingly punishes Jews who refuse to distance themselves from Israel.
—Jacki Karsh, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
Also, the team has set a single-season record for goals scored and fewest surrendered.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
Two starts into 2026, Ohman has surrendered just six hits and two earned runs across 13 1/3 innings, striking out 19 against five walks.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The police notified Friedmann’s lawyer, and on February 18th Friedmann surrendered to officers at his home.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Could this Texas team, which left Saturday’s 5-2 win having surrendered just 16 runs in 10 games, be the one to fill the gaping hole in Schlossnagle’s otherwise pristine coaching career?
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
That’s when Netflix surrendered.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Paula Wethington, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Unfortunately, this sweet 3-year-old Labrador-mix is one of many pets who are sadly surrendered to valley shelters due to community-wide struggles — including housing instability.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Nothing changed in the 48 hours, but Weiner surrendered moral clarity in a political environment that increasingly punishes Jews who refuse to distance themselves from Israel.
—Jacki Karsh, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
Also, the team has set a single-season record for goals scored and fewest surrendered.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
Two starts into 2026, Ohman has surrendered just six hits and two earned runs across 13 1/3 innings, striking out 19 against five walks.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The police notified Friedmann’s lawyer, and on February 18th Friedmann surrendered to officers at his home.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Could this Texas team, which left Saturday’s 5-2 win having surrendered just 16 runs in 10 games, be the one to fill the gaping hole in Schlossnagle’s otherwise pristine coaching career?
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
That’s when Netflix surrendered.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surrendered
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China, historically the largest driver of the country’s overall trade deficit in goods, has relinquished its status in that regard.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2026
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And, in fact, a lot of that control is relinquished through their third-party Wi-Fi suppliers.—
Emily Cappiello,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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Harrington and Shan were pronounced dead at the scene while Pederson succumbed to his injuries on Monday.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Attempts to resuscitate the girl were made and she was taken to the hospital but succumbed to her wounds.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Before the wedding, Carolyn had resigned from her job at Calvin Klein, recognizing that her newfound fame was becoming more of a hindrance than a help.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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Reilly replaced Richard Zimmerman, who resigned amid significant revenue losses and a slump in attendance at its amusement parks.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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Anonymously submitted allegations of physical and verbal abuse began appearing on Instagram last month when a former Noma staff member, Jason Ignacio White, used his own account to platform and post them.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Tips submitted to the hotline may be eligible for a reward of up to $25,000.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Apartment buildings were felled by air strikes, and smoke billowed from the blasts; the buzz of Israeli drones filled the air.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
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Too many people, particularly those in my age group, have been felled by a cold that morphed into pneumonia, or a UTI that landed them in the hospital, or a simple stumble on a floor mat that resulted in surgery and months of physical therapy.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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The custodian of the maison’s some 20,000 documents, fragments, and objects is the effervescent Sophie Rouart, who indulged me in pulling any style of my choosing.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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Seibert’s niece, said her uncle indulged his love of travel the past three years, even going on a road trip to his old haunts in Washington, Idaho and Montana.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors said the rifle was rendered inoperable before Jalloh left the store, unbeknownst to Jalloh.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Each story is rendered in lifelike hues, with the sunlight and widespread rural greenery offering a sense of secret possibility where none might truly exist, like some kind of hope far off in the distance.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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And Payton conceded that Denver can’t count on duplicating the 12-2 record in one-score games the Broncos achieved last season.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Penguins have a +32 scoring differential, with 204 total goals scored and 172 conceded.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Surrendered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surrendered. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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