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as in relinquishes
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 succumbs
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 resigns
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 submits
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 falls
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 indulges
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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as in submissions
the usually forced yielding of one's person or possessions to the control of another
the police demanded the surrender of all hostages as a condition for allowing the hijackers safe passage out of the country
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Recent Examples of surrenders
Julie Sharp, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
But Trump on Friday said that the United States wouldn’t end the war until Iran surrenders unconditionally.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Andrew surrenders his Duke of York title.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
Peter then surrenders to Catherine, who demands his explanation for going AWOL.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Carrie Fisher and Bruno Kirby are the secret weapons, and Nora Ephron's script never surrenders to sentimentality.
—Bill Goodykoontz, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025
And this year, Stinett said, numbers are trending up again, with owner surrenders estimated to track up 40% from last year.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 25 Nov. 2025
At crucial moments, however, one force surrenders to the other to produce an ambiguous collaboration.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Dallas has given up the most passing yards in the league, and their secondary surrenders lots of open windows.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
During the year, the spring/summer opens the doors to a spike in pet surrenders.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
These surrenders might occur because of unpreparedness or life changes.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
In 2024, eight babies were surrendered to Alabama, for instance, four of whom were hospital surrenders and four of whom were left in baby boxes.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
The new surrenders came after Nashville Police arrested a 17-year-old Antioch teen one day earlier in connection with the incident.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
Here are three key surrenders to make before the season ends.
—Renessa Boley Layne, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
Robert Simmons surrenders to police following a seven-hour standoff.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
But Trump on Friday said that the United States wouldn’t end the war until Iran surrenders unconditionally.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Andrew surrenders his Duke of York title.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
Peter then surrenders to Catherine, who demands his explanation for going AWOL.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Carrie Fisher and Bruno Kirby are the secret weapons, and Nora Ephron's script never surrenders to sentimentality.
—Bill Goodykoontz, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025
And this year, Stinett said, numbers are trending up again, with owner surrenders estimated to track up 40% from last year.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 25 Nov. 2025
At crucial moments, however, one force surrenders to the other to produce an ambiguous collaboration.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Dallas has given up the most passing yards in the league, and their secondary surrenders lots of open windows.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
The new Orlando shelter helps expand pet adoption opportunities while opening up capacity for pet surrenders, the pet food pantry and other community services.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
During the year, the spring/summer opens the doors to a spike in pet surrenders.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
These surrenders might occur because of unpreparedness or life changes.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
In 2024, eight babies were surrendered to Alabama, for instance, four of whom were hospital surrenders and four of whom were left in baby boxes.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
The new surrenders came after Nashville Police arrested a 17-year-old Antioch teen one day earlier in connection with the incident.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
Here are three key surrenders to make before the season ends.
—Renessa Boley Layne, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surrenders
Verb
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Could this be the anarchic mind that emerges when the ego relinquishes its hold?—
Michael Pollan,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere, unless Carolina relinquishes his rights by not offering him a tender.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Where Uthmeier succumbs to bigotry is in the presumption that DEI means unqualified.—
Howard L. Simon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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But her character succumbs to Ducournau’s convoluted plotting.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If the president dies, resigns, or becomes incapacitated, the vice president will serve as interim president for the remainder of the seven-year tenure.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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When General Lee demands Jamie report for duty and leave Claire behind, Jamie resigns from the army by way of a blood note.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The goal is usually to claim a refund before the real taxpayer submits their return.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Enrollment begins when an applicant engages with the online application and submits information for review under Lifeline participation requirements.—
Ascend Agency,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Her girlfriend — a writer who understands the emotional and mental demands of creating — indulges her interests.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
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Chris is a freelance journalist who, when not writing, skywatching or playing games, indulges his taste for horror, sci-fi and the post-apocalyptic.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Moving forward, the companies said the partnership plans to expand functionality to include bank document presentations and other specialized customs submissions.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2026
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This year’s News and Documentary Emmy Awards nominations were selected from more than 2,000 submissions that premiered in 2025 and were judged by more than 900 peer professionals from across the TV and digital media news and documentary industry.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The fun of watching Survivor is seeing contestants wriggle out of seemingly impossible binds through social skills, but when that becomes impossible, the show renders itself only frustrating.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2026
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In his songs, the Virginia rapper renders societal ills in high definition.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That kind of advance won’t make physical crews or the places trying to lure them very happy, a point Stone concedes.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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Even the manager concedes that health questions hover over every member of his prospective rotation.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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