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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
In contrast, 10 away games have yielded just 13 points, a distinctly mid-table return.
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Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Spending the first nine years of his MLB career in Houston has yielded Bregman plenty of opportunities to play in the postseason.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
While the Jets allowed only 19 points to the Rams last weekend, their five prior matchups yielded 27 points on average to their opponents.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Friday's drawing also yielded five $1 million winners, the lottery said.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
Al Ahly sits atop the standings with 33 points from 12 games, as the relatively sizeable investment from Egypt’s most successful men’s club appears to have yielded instant rewards.
—Neel Shelat, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Spader's ambitious and (usually) moralistic lawyer Alan Shore was the connective tissue between the series, which yielded the star significant power in situations where cast and crew may be at odds.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2024
The company, started by her grandfather Dennis Holbrook, suffered from the winter storm and yielded little to no crop the year after the freeze.
—Berenice Garcia, Austin American-Statesman, 26 Dec. 2024
Eventually, Sheba grew pale, papery bark and yielded resin.
—Franz Lidz, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Spending the first nine years of his MLB career in Houston has yielded Bregman plenty of opportunities to play in the postseason.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
While the Jets allowed only 19 points to the Rams last weekend, their five prior matchups yielded 27 points on average to their opponents.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Friday's drawing also yielded five $1 million winners, the lottery said.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
Al Ahly sits atop the standings with 33 points from 12 games, as the relatively sizeable investment from Egypt’s most successful men’s club appears to have yielded instant rewards.
—Neel Shelat, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Spader's ambitious and (usually) moralistic lawyer Alan Shore was the connective tissue between the series, which yielded the star significant power in situations where cast and crew may be at odds.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2024
The company, started by her grandfather Dennis Holbrook, suffered from the winter storm and yielded little to no crop the year after the freeze.
—Berenice Garcia, Austin American-Statesman, 26 Dec. 2024
Eventually, Sheba grew pale, papery bark and yielded resin.
—Franz Lidz, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yielded
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While many plants have succumbed to winter’s sleep, there are still plenty of flowers to keep your gardens lively and vases full.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2024
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The driver succumbed to their injuries from the crash, authorities said.—
Erik S. Hanley,
Journal Sentinel,
21 Dec. 2024
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The company also gave full-year guidance that topped expectations.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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Huang gave Bibb a white T-shirt and some twine and showed her how to tie the fabric into a sausage shape.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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The application deadline has been extended to January 24, 2025, with prescreening requirements — ranging from two original rap songs, four original beats, a turntable performance, or a beatbox performance — submitted by video before a live audition.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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According to measurements submitted to the weather service, snowfall totals ranged between 8 and 13 inches in the Kansas City area.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2025
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The king of kvetch and a droll master of everyday existential lament, the comedian and actor brought an actor’s intensity to his comedy, and a comic’s timing and pacing to every acting gig.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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Following these revelations, last week brought the news that Abdullah Ezzeldin Taha Mohamed Hassan, a George Mason University freshman, was charged by federal prosecutors for plotting an attack on the Israeli consulate in New York.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Other homes seemed to be abandoned—partially collapsed and overgrown with weeds.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
23 Dec. 2024
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Yet his regime collapsed within days of the start of a coordinated rebel offensive.—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Dec. 2024
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Messages from this news organization to the event’s organizers were not immediately returned.—
Jakob Rodgers,
The Mercury News,
3 Jan. 2025
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After three years, Netflix’s most successful show of all time has returned in the form of Squid Game season 2.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
Verb
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When the Nazi Reich surrendered, Eisenhower commented the war was over, but not won.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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And Ohio State surrendered the ball 17 times in an 83-59 thrashing.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Advances in technology have rendered phishing more accessible to cybercriminals.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Initially hopeful for a recovery and return to racing, the extent and persistence of his injuries rendered that aspiration unattainable.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Yielded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yielded. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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