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as in succumbed
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
I finally yielded to temptation and had a bowl of ice cream
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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 brought
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the sort of embarrassing question that seldom yields an honest answer
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as in collapsed
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
the door soon yielded to the battering ram
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as in relinquished
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
refusing to yield the city to enemy troops
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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
According to Richards’ method, all meaning would be yielded by acute attention to the thing itself.
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Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
The program’s debut at last year’s TCCF has already yielded tangible results.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Up to now, talks with the Taliban about the TTP have yielded little for Pakistan, analysts say.
—NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
Searches of the surrounding area yielded nothing.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Since Hart Hall was created in the 1280s, the excavation yielded medieval finds.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Trump added that the discussions yielded progress on issues including Russia’s war in Ukraine, rare earths and the flow of fentanyl into the US.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Prince Andrew’s disastrous 2019 Newsnight appearance yielded both a Netflix movie, Scoop, and an Amazon miniseries, A Very Royal Scandal.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
After registering no sacks last game and with no productive pass rushers in their midst, the 49ers held a casting call that’s yielded both a trade for White off the New England Patriots’ bench and a reunion with Ferrell from their 2023 squad.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
The program’s debut at last year’s TCCF has already yielded tangible results.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Up to now, talks with the Taliban about the TTP have yielded little for Pakistan, analysts say.
—NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
Searches of the surrounding area yielded nothing.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Since Hart Hall was created in the 1280s, the excavation yielded medieval finds.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Trump added that the discussions yielded progress on issues including Russia’s war in Ukraine, rare earths and the flow of fentanyl into the US.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Prince Andrew’s disastrous 2019 Newsnight appearance yielded both a Netflix movie, Scoop, and an Amazon miniseries, A Very Royal Scandal.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
After registering no sacks last game and with no productive pass rushers in their midst, the 49ers held a casting call that’s yielded both a trade for White off the New England Patriots’ bench and a reunion with Ferrell from their 2023 squad.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yielded
Verb
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The 35-year-old actress also hasn't succumbed to the new facelift trend, but does plan on having one done at some point.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately, Abraham succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ellen gave birth to Cooper Ellis Kershaw and Chance James Kershaw in 2020 and 2021, respectively.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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For decades, American politicians and investors have snickered at the nations that gave birth to Western democracy — Italy and Greece — as examples of fiscal excess.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And in 2023, Gane could not compete with Jon Jones, who easily took him down and submitted him only minutes into the bout.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Just hours before the filing was submitted, Bovino defended his agency’s conduct in an interview with CBS News.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Eileen has freshly embraced sobriety, and has brought her manuscript with her in the hopes of impressing several key mucky-mucks in attendance.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Oct. 2025
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Brown brought a full R&B coalition with him in Summer Walker, Bryson Tiller and Jhené Aiko, proving that Beyoncé isn’t the only R&B powerhouse capable of pulling stadium-level receipts.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The 20-year-old defenseman collapsed to the ice after the puck went in.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Shortly after their conversation, Forrest learned Phoenix had collapsed and was seizing on the sidewalk outside of the nightclub.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Prior to his takeover, the sister pageants suffered some shakeups, most notably after the 2023 adult and junior winners, Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastav, relinquished their titles.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The company also relinquished its cloud exclusivity with OpenAI, a concession on its part, but announced OpenAI has contracted to purchase an incremental $250 billion in Azure services.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Aztecs speared and ate them, and Catholic monks indulged on the aquatic delicacies on days they weren’t allowed to eat red meat.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
9 Sep. 2025
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At one point Wednesday, the judge indulged their request to meet with Adelson and the attorneys at a side bar out of the public’s earshot.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Zavala, who had just returned from IR, was ruled out in the second half with an unrelated elbow injury.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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William Jewell’s Devin Walton intercepted a Miners pass and returned it 38 yards.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Yielded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yielded. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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