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 So far, their joint premieres and photo calls have yielded some stellar couple style moments. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 July 2026 From one full-up charge, a mixture of suburban and highway driving yielded 320 total miles (514 km) of range. ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026 Winners, Losers, And Diminishing Returns This campaign has yielded significant fruit. Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Amid a devastating drought, Colorado’s labyrinthine water management rules have yielded a silver lining for rafters, kayakers and visitors seeking the thrill of whitewater. Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 16 July 2026 And while one planet yielded no results, this planet showed a direct, undeniable helium signature. Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 16 July 2026 The midday bite was tough, as predicted, but the last half hour of light yielded several largemouths, including a six-pounder to finish off the evening. Kristine Fischer, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026 Officials noted that while Bronze Age swords are rare finds, the area has yielded similar discoveries before. Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 The bad • While open tryouts and figuring it out on the fly yielded roles for Morris and Gómez, the bullpen has nearly sucked the life out of this team. Dan Hayes, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yielded
Verb
  • One of the victims, still unidentified, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital, police said.
    Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Of course, Franken himself succumbed to the same type of allegations and insinuations.
    Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2026
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  • Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
  • Oil prices fell on the news of progress, but uncertainty over the status of the Strait of Hormuz — Iran and the US gave conflicting accounts over whether the key waterway was open over the weekend — may have slowed traffic again, The New York Times reported.
    Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 22 June 2026
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  • Nevertheless, the company relied on its lobbying firm, Veritas Public Affairs, to communicate with several city agencies about those panels, records submitted to the city’s Ethics Commission show.
    Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Proposals must be submitted by July 24, according to the file.
    Mary Ella Hastings July 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • Electing to keep his No 5 on the field, the Brazil head coach made a subtle tactical tweak that saw Endrick enter the action and brought Matheus Cunha further to the left flank — which unlocked the attacking prowess of Vinicius Junior.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026
  • An inside source revealed on Sunday that the couple's vows brought Kelce to tears.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026
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  • Emergency authorities said 190 buildings collapsed completely and another 856 sustained significant damage.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
  • Once known best for her #MomTok dances, the 33-year-old Brigham Young University fine arts graduate and mother of three in 2025 successfully collapsed the boundary between creator culture and traditional entertainment.
    Emma Barker Bonomo, Time, 14 July 2026
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  • Around 2021, this collector relinquished 34 objects (including the bronze Buddhas).
    Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 10 July 2026
  • Briscoe came out of the pits with the lead with 42 laps to go and never relinquished it despite a strong push from Bell.
    Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • Within the home, the dogs were indulged to an unusual degree, holding status as nearly full members of the family.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
  • Portugal, as our crew wrote, indulged Ronaldo and paid the price.
    Chris Branch, New York Times, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • Everton returned for pre-season testing last week, with new signings Hayden Hackney and Tyrique George part of a smaller group that will travel to Scotland and ramp up preparations for Saturday’s first friendly of the summer against Dundee.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • The bodies of 15 Indian tourists who died when a speedboat capsized off southern Vietnam last week were being returned home Monday.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026

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“Yielded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yielded. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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