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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
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
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
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
Just like that, Cassie surrenders her image to Maddy’s control.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
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
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
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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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The 25th Amendment provides detailed procedures on what happens if a president resigns, dies in office, has a temporary disability or is no longer fit for office.—
Kirsten Matoy Carlson,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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SpaceX routinely submits regulatory filings to authorize new gateway sites.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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Feeling neglected by Les, Lindy has struck up a retaliatory affair with his colleague Richie (O-T Fagbenle), who mistakenly submits one of her students’ short stories to The New Yorker as her own.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Teleportation indulges me due to time efficiency, being able to travel anywhere without cost, and just the experience of being anywhere as soon as someone needs me.—
Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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For that reason, Seligman isn’t convinced that an appeal from the DOJ on the issue isn’t imminent, even as the CAPE submissions continue to roll in.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The full list of Emmy submissions is below.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Earlier this week, the court heard that Ghost suffered cold urticaria after a swim on Bondi Beach, a condition that effectively renders people allergic to cold water.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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Even though the economic fallout of the Iran war renders the report somewhat stale, Thursday’s data gives the Fed a valuable look at the underlying conditions before the conflict began.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nationally, the left often concedes first in the name of pragmatism, while more conservative factions hold firm and extract concessions.—
Darius Khalil Gordon,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
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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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“Surrenders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surrenders. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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