yielded

past tense of yield
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as in gave
to produce as revenue I expect that stock to yield at least 14% profit this year

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as in submitted
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control) after initially balking at the order, the soldier yielded when the commanding officer threatened a formal charge of insubordination

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as in indulged
to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly she yielded herself to temptation and booked a month-long vacation in the Bahamas like she'd wanted to for years

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Recent Examples of yielded The 79 points tied for the most yielded by the Heat in a first half in their 39 seasons. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026 Later, the bull yielded 560 pounds of boneless fat-free meat. — Rich Larocco, Outdoor Life, 2 Nov. 2026 But the personal computer created new design problems, which in turn yielded new algorithms for navigating ever-growing quantities of data. — Alec Mapes-Frances, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026 The plentiful bounty was yielded by the land’s nutrient-rich black soil, which earned Ukraine its reputation as the breadbasket of the world. — Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2026 Carolina ended up turning the Packers over three times — and only yielded three total points. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026 In last week’s setback to the Mean Green, the Midshipmen yielded four scores of 50-plus yards, including a 76-yard punt return for a touchdown and a 63-yard fumble return for another score. — Kyle Hightower, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026 One recipe produced four times as many particles of the first group as the second, while the other recipe yielded an even split. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026 Cramer singled out CoreWeave, whose bonds have yielded as much as 15%, along with Nebius and Iren. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yielded
Verb
  • Even those who have succumbed to cancer are able to be sent off like this, since toxic chemotherapy drugs are usually long gone from the body by the time of passing.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The city’s Medical Examiner ruled the victim’s death a homicide after determining Wong succumbed to stab wounds to his neck and torso.
    — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Rocket Lab was supposed to have a satellite on standby to go up and inspect True Anomaly’s spacecraft, ready to launch on short notice once military officials gave the order.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
  • Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Hours later, Choudri submitted his resignation, effective immediately, citing personal and family priorities.
    — Julie Watts, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Police Chief Zach Eaton said the case would be submitted to the Placer County District Attorney’s Office after the investigation is complete.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The students brought 16 wreaths and 16 red hearts -- one for each victim -- outside the station building.
    — MARKO DROBNJAKOVIC, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Better Over Time should give him an opportunity to expunge his anguish and, if not necessarily heal, then find clarity on why his preternatural talent has brought a mixture of blessings and frustration.
    — Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The original bridge collapsed into the Patapsco River in March 2024 after a cargo ship lost power and struck it, killing six construction workers.
    — CBS Baltimore, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Officials said the cleanup and repairs could take weeks or more in Pagosa Springs, where walkways and bridges collapsed or were heavily damaged.
    — Brittany Peterson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • No other Dolphins defender relinquished more than 13 yards in completions on Sunday, according to PFF.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The singer wasn’t home at the time, but others there relinquished the monkey.
    — Alex Heigl, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • With some of his publishing money, Bernard indulged his love of vintage Japanese fashion and has a 2000s-era Tuscan house on his vision board.
    — Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • There was no mention of a funeral in Adrien’s letter, and for a moment, Adelaide indulged the thought of ordering a carriage for Moscow.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Juries returned a verdict of death for Paige Lawyer, Christopher Turner and Jason Thornburg.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
  • After a period abroad, Ingunn returned determined to breathe life back into this corner of Lofoten.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026

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“Yielded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yielded. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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