YIELDS Synonyms: 290 Similar and Opposite Words

yields 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of yield

as in succumbs

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 gives

to produce as revenue I expect that stock to yield at least 14% profit this year

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as in submits

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 causes

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 collapses

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 relinquishes

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 indulges

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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yields

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noun

plural of yield

as in products

something produced by physical or intellectual effort wheat farmers were able to increase the yield per acre substantially

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as in bounties

the total amount collected or obtained especially at one time the yield from the police department's buyback program for firearms was staggering

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Recent Examples of yields

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Each portion of the chuleta is equally tender and juicy, the fat cap rendered so crispy, a bite yields an audible crack. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 Those fiscal plans are now colliding with bond traders pushing Japanese government bond (JGB) yields higher. — William Pesek, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 This process yields short-chain fatty acids, such as acetate, butyrate, and propionate, which serve as an energy source for cells lining the colon, strengthen the intestinal barrier, regulate inflammation, and influence systemic metabolism. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026 The film’s observational intensity yields a form of symbolic realism that highlights both the action and its import—both the drama and the ideas and systems that undergird it. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026 Since then, 30-year Treasury yields rose 11 basis points and JGB yields 23 basis points, before Bessent again temporarily calmed markets following the announcement that the Treasury would more than double its long-term bond repurchases. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026 Sterling Point’s understanding of its place within the long history of the teen drama yields a fresh, forward-looking story that’s bolstered by cozy throwback nostalgia, not dragged down by it. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026 El Niño also typically yields a below average Atlantic hurricane season, while above average hurricane and typhoon activity takes place in the tropical Pacific Ocean. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026 The collection yields a variety of frames, from sleek and minimalist to fashionable yet functional. — Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

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Druckenmiller warned that without fiscal discipline, efforts to tamp down yields are dangerous for markets — and also for the Treasury Department’s credibility. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026 The latter has so far had little effect on borrowing costs, with yields climbing back up not long after last week’s announcement. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Long-term Treasury yields rose to their highest point since 2007, creating another headwind for the economy and lifting borrowing costs for consumers and businesses. — David J. Lynch, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026

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Vhagar dies in the crash and Caraxes succumbs to his injuries a few days after crawling out and into the bowls of Harrenhal.

— James Grebey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
When Mina’s closest friend Lucy succumbs to his thrall, the enigmatic Professor Van Helsing is summoned to wage war on this unfathomable threat.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 22 July 2026

Definition of succumbs

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While a decision on Luis’ eligibility is unlikely to come soon, adding Dent and Clark at least gives Wade some cover in case his various roster-building methods fall through.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
That gives our pizza this nice balance, this lightness and this strong structure.

— Bradley Alvelo, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of gives

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When a student submits a paper written by a chatbot instead of their own work, should this be considered plagiarism?

— Roger J. Kreuz, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
Firewise is a national program where each community of eight to 200 homes works together to create defensible space and clear brush, agrees to continue the work annually and submits an application to Firewise USA.

— Chuck Page, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026

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Mail and Paper Piles Leaving mail and stacks of paper on coffee tables, console tables, and end tables is distracting and causes a conflict between relaxation and productive tasks, which Lee notes are two things that don't go together.

— Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026
Enter Tangle Teezer The Complete Carebrush, a first-of-its kind brush that causes 70% less breakage on all hair types compared to standard hairbrushes, according to independent testing.

— Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of causes

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When a shopping agent handles discovery, evaluation and checkout in a single conversation, the funnel collapses into one step.

— Haozhuang Dai, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
If the merger collapses altogether, Paramount would instead be on the hook for a $7 billion termination fee to WBD.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of collapses

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Could this be the anarchic mind that emerges when the ego relinquishes its hold?

— Michael Pollan, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere, unless Carolina relinquishes his rights by not offering him a tender.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026

Definition of relinquishes

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Lee indulges that emotional ambiguity, the way the pedal steel can blur the distinction between a frown and a smile.

— Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026
Chris is a freelance journalist who, when not writing, skywatching, playing games or building Lego, indulges his taste for horror, sci-fi and the post-apocalyptic.

— Chris McMullen, Space.com, 24 June 2026

Definition of indulges

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Other goods that are tarriffed include dairy, seafood, appliances, wood and paper products, and clothes.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Data from Circana shows that during the first half of the year, eaux de parfum saw the strongest performance, though on the other end of the pricing and intensity spectrum, so did ancillary products like soaps, creams and shower gels.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026