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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
Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2025
But in positive geometry, which is based on the type of space described by Roger Penrose’s twistor theory from 1967, just a simple set of terms can be written down, and calculated in a straightforward fashion, that yields a geometric object whose volume components can be calculated.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 5 Sep. 2025
This cane then yields 360 gallons of juice, which is cooked down to 60 gallons of sorghum molasses.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
For Carr, a new season yields a new adventure.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The collaboration between Williams and Ricker yields many striking images in the film, many of which extend beyond the two leads.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Valero, an oil refiner that has jumped about 25% this year and yields another 3%, could have 7% more upside, according to Goldman.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Scientists have figured out how to collect helium-3 produced by the decay of tritium in nuclear weapons and power plants, but that yields less than 20 kg a year.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
This shorter method, employed solely for Oud Zarian, yields a resin of unusual refinement.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
Diane Brady, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Treasury yields continued to dip on Thursday as investors digested more weak data on the labor market.
—Sean Conlon,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
These options are entirely subject to public market volatility and typically have lower yields (2-4%) compared to private funds.
—Fred Hubler, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
All the weaker data and mild inflation reports that the Fed will react to in September are moving bond yields and mortgage rates today.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Research at Oregon State University has found that the shade from solar panels increased crop yields and that, in turn, the crops can make solar panels work more efficiently by keeping the air around them cool.
—Tony Schick, ProPublica, 14 Aug. 2025
And even if the central bank does decide to cut rates this fall, that doesn’t necessarily mean that Treasury yields will follow.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
Treasury yields eased in the bond market as expectations reached a virtual consensus that the Federal Reserve will cut its main interest rates for the first time this year at its next meeting in September.
—Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
In the midst of our discussion, their banter yields an idea for the tour.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2025
But in positive geometry, which is based on the type of space described by Roger Penrose’s twistor theory from 1967, just a simple set of terms can be written down, and calculated in a straightforward fashion, that yields a geometric object whose volume components can be calculated.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 5 Sep. 2025
This cane then yields 360 gallons of juice, which is cooked down to 60 gallons of sorghum molasses.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
For Carr, a new season yields a new adventure.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The collaboration between Williams and Ricker yields many striking images in the film, many of which extend beyond the two leads.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Valero, an oil refiner that has jumped about 25% this year and yields another 3%, could have 7% more upside, according to Goldman.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Scientists have figured out how to collect helium-3 produced by the decay of tritium in nuclear weapons and power plants, but that yields less than 20 kg a year.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
This shorter method, employed solely for Oud Zarian, yields a resin of unusual refinement.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
Among other things, Treasury yields are the benchmark for other lending.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Treasury yields continued to dip on Thursday as investors digested more weak data on the labor market.
—Sean Conlon,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
These options are entirely subject to public market volatility and typically have lower yields (2-4%) compared to private funds.
—Fred Hubler, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
All the weaker data and mild inflation reports that the Fed will react to in September are moving bond yields and mortgage rates today.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Research at Oregon State University has found that the shade from solar panels increased crop yields and that, in turn, the crops can make solar panels work more efficiently by keeping the air around them cool.
—Tony Schick, ProPublica, 14 Aug. 2025
And even if the central bank does decide to cut rates this fall, that doesn’t necessarily mean that Treasury yields will follow.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
Treasury yields eased in the bond market as expectations reached a virtual consensus that the Federal Reserve will cut its main interest rates for the first time this year at its next meeting in September.
—Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yields
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And when that fish, in turn, succumbs to the claws of a bald eagle, its DDT dense meat becomes a poisonous lunch for an oblivious bird.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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The community's willingness to proactively strengthen its economic foundations today will determine whether crypto fulfills its promise as robust, trusted global infrastructure, or succumbs when faced with inevitable systemic stress.—
Mark R. Weaver,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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The hurricane center gives the system an 80% chance of formation through the next seven days.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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And podcasting gives me the perfect platform to do that.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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As for goalkeepers, Luis Llopis — the goalkeeping coach who previously worked with Zinedine Zidane and was brought back when Carlo Ancelotti returned in 2021 — regularly submits reports on options, but none of them have been given serious consideration due to the squad’s situation.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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In 2025, the average candidate submits 42 applications just to get one interview, and only about 3% of applicants make it to that stage.—
Jill Schulman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The exertion from trying to break free from the current causes fatigue as the current continues to pull them out, experts say.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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If the restructuring collapses, those investors can pull their money—a potentially catastrophic blow for a company planning to burn through $115 billion by 2029.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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East Chicago city cameras appear to show the two men in an argument before Ramirez collapses.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a street vacation, the city relinquishes the right of way or public service easement to an adjacent property owner or owners.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The falling soufflé as a symbol of the crumbling hotel is the kind of heavy-handed touch Solnicki rarely indulges.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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So much eye-candy value is maximized by David Schuurman’s widescreen photography, which frequently indulges us further with sweeping drone’s-eye views of spectacular landscapes.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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Philips Hue Secure Video Doorbell Philips Hue showed off its first video doorbell at IFA alongside a number of other smart home products, including a new Hue bridge and strip lights.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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Available in 9 different colors, the hanging organizer has four different zippered compartments roomy enough to hold full-size hair care products, brushes, combs, and more.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Yields.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yields. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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