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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 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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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
Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
This simple step yields a smooth, compact poached egg.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
This yields a lot of clever dialogue—and yet.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Organizational character yields to organizational competence.
—Big Think, 20 Mar. 2026
That sent Treasury yields upward in the bond market, along with the higher-than-expected update on inflation at the wholesale level.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026
That sent Treasury yields upward in the bond market, along with the higher-than-expected update on inflation at the wholesale level.
—Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
One twist yields a single suitably sized towel.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
But an emphasis on broad ideas over nuanced detail yields a film that’s more interesting in theory than in practice.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
Rachel Barber, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Challenges are temporary obstacles with clear pathways forward; traps are situations where more effort yields diminishing or negative returns.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Treasury yields fell as investors bought bonds, reversing course after surging higher this month.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
During the 1990 oil supply shock — which shares similarities with the current environment — markets initially pushed yields sharply higher, pricing in a hawkish policy response.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
The new policy applies to pending scientific publications co-authored by employees in the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, which conducts research on crop yields, invasive species, plant genetics and other agricultural issues.
—Lisa Song, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
University of Bath researchers note that this process yields CO₂ and water only (compatible with concrete).
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
This simple step yields a smooth, compact poached egg.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
This yields a lot of clever dialogue—and yet.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Organizational character yields to organizational competence.
—Big Think, 20 Mar. 2026
That sent Treasury yields upward in the bond market, along with the higher-than-expected update on inflation at the wholesale level.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026
That sent Treasury yields upward in the bond market, along with the higher-than-expected update on inflation at the wholesale level.
—Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
One twist yields a single suitably sized towel.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
But an emphasis on broad ideas over nuanced detail yields a film that’s more interesting in theory than in practice.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
Financial markets have focused on the ultimate path of inflation throughout the five-week war, and a decline in bond yields on March 31 may have helped stocks find their footing.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Challenges are temporary obstacles with clear pathways forward; traps are situations where more effort yields diminishing or negative returns.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Treasury yields fell as investors bought bonds, reversing course after surging higher this month.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
During the 1990 oil supply shock — which shares similarities with the current environment — markets initially pushed yields sharply higher, pricing in a hawkish policy response.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
The new policy applies to pending scientific publications co-authored by employees in the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, which conducts research on crop yields, invasive species, plant genetics and other agricultural issues.
—Lisa Song, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yields
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But her character succumbs to Ducournau’s convoluted plotting.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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The 11-year-old titular character in Hamnet, up for Best Picture, succumbs to the plague.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This kit gives you the tools to protect yourself and your loved ones — especially vulnerable groups like children, older adults, and those with chronic conditions.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those are two key factors courts weigh in issuing TROs, after which a judge gives a fuller consideration as the legal process plays out.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The goal is usually to claim a refund before the real taxpayer submits their return.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Enrollment begins when an applicant engages with the online application and submits information for review under Lifeline participation requirements.—
Ascend Agency,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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With gas prices averaging more than $4 per gallon, drivers are wondering what causes price variances at the pump from state to state.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That was one of our very strong stakes in the ground, to have a nuclear meltdown where the mountain collapses and Sinatra sacrifices herself.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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For a few weeks every March, American productivity collapses into a blur of fake doctor’s appointments and furtive glances at phones under conference tables as the NCAA’s annual basketball tournament subsumes the culture.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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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
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Her girlfriend — a writer who understands the emotional and mental demands of creating — indulges her interests.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
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Chris is a freelance journalist who, when not writing, skywatching or playing games, indulges his taste for horror, sci-fi and the post-apocalyptic.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Just as with conventional products, too much of a good thing can cause problems.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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All products featured on Bon Appétit are independently selected by our editors.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Yields.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yields. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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