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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
His impressive initial season yielded a second-place finish in the rookie of the year award voting on the heels of Flagg.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
Its pivot from legacy machine learning to generative AI has yielded a fleet of more than 30 specialized AI agents that executed millions of shipping tasks over the past year.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 12 June 2026
But the approach also yielded errors, with some children being released to adults who forced them to work illegally or to people who provided clearly false identification and addresses.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
But the approach also yielded errors, with some children being released to adults who forced them to work illegally, or to people who provided clearly false identification and addresses.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Curatorial partners were selected via an open call, which yielded more than 400 applications.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 11 June 2026
In Placer County, the first 10 days of in-person voting yielded fewer than 11,000 voters.
—Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
That run was charged to reliever Erik Miller, who yielded a single, two walks and a run-scoring wild pitch in facing three batters.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Two questions about the wisdom of mandatory minimum sentences — a very contentious topic in legal circles — yielded only brief responses.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
Its pivot from legacy machine learning to generative AI has yielded a fleet of more than 30 specialized AI agents that executed millions of shipping tasks over the past year.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 12 June 2026
But the approach also yielded errors, with some children being released to adults who forced them to work illegally or to people who provided clearly false identification and addresses.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
But the approach also yielded errors, with some children being released to adults who forced them to work illegally, or to people who provided clearly false identification and addresses.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Curatorial partners were selected via an open call, which yielded more than 400 applications.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 11 June 2026
In Placer County, the first 10 days of in-person voting yielded fewer than 11,000 voters.
—Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
That run was charged to reliever Erik Miller, who yielded a single, two walks and a run-scoring wild pitch in facing three batters.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Two questions about the wisdom of mandatory minimum sentences — a very contentious topic in legal circles — yielded only brief responses.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yielded
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Despite medical efforts, Smith succumbed to his injuries at the scene.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
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Some of the victims succumbed to burn injuries and others died due to suffocation, News18 reported.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Dec. 2025
Verb
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By leaving the floor immediately, Wembanyama gave critics an easy target and allowed the story to become about his temperament rather than the Knicks' championship celebration.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The Royals even gave Spence a slim lead.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Verb
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There is a reward of up to $25,000 for information submitted to the TIPS hotline.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Over the years, the union has submitted dozens of local and statewide ballot initiatives, including ones to cap the pay of hospital executives, regulate dialysis clinics, and raise the minimum wage of healthcare workers.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Others, like Tiara Parker, suppressed their grief and trauma until the weight of it all finally brought them tumbling to their knees.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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According to Oliveira, onlookers were amazed by the size of the shark as it was brought closer to shore.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Verb
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On May 9, 1873—Black Friday—stocks collapsed, and fights broke out on the floor of the exchange, which was forced to close.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Hundreds of people including athletes and politicians were at Jet Set when the roof collapsed, attending a concert by singer Rubby Pérez, who was among the victims.—
Martín Adames,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The military relinquished its remaining ownership stake in the 1990s.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 June 2026
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Rudin relinquished his Broadway producing duties in 2021 following allegations of bullying but returned last season with a transfer of Little Bear Ridge Road, also starring Metcalf.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
Verb
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For more than a quarter-century, fate never indulged us with another KU-MU game in Kansas City (other than the 2017 hurricane relief exhibition) as the series itself went dormant in the wake of Mizzou’s move to the Southeastern Conference.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Dec. 2025
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Besides his administrative duties, Hedren also indulged his interest in history and became one of the leading experts on the Great Sioux War, writing more books on the subject than any other author.—
Patrick Springer,
Twin Cities,
26 Nov. 2025
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Carmichael established himself throughout the back half of last season as a sniper from beyond the arc, and that eye for the basket returned against the Dukes.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Dec. 2025
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Harbaugh returned for the postseason and Moore resumed his offensive coordinating gig, helping Michigan to the national title.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Yielded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yielded. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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