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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With mounting fuel costs and strict IMO targets, even a 10 percent saving on a big ship yields major benefits. —

Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026 This new special release takes its cue from the extremely high-proof Coy Hill whiskey that came out a few years ago, a small batch made up of barrels selected from the eponymous warehouse which yields whiskey that often reaches hazmat levels. —

Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026 Shifting departure or return dates by a day or two — especially from peak weekends and holidays to midweek — often yields big price differences. —

ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026 Their gentle cooking method yields the most tender whites and velvety yolks, conveniently cooked in a ramekin or other heat-proof container for easy customization. —

Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026 Grinding the berries, trinity and all, yields whole wheat flour. —

The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 With a climate that yields a 182-day growing season, Palisade has more than two dozen orchards and fruit farms, as well as 30 wineries. —

Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026 Flying midweek and booking one to six months in advance typically yields the best prices. —

Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026 The hard work of lifting weights is the point because that yields physical results. —

ArsTechnica, 13 Apr. 2026

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Crops are most vulnerable around this time of year, Ortiz-Bobea said, and a lack of moisture this early in the season can stunt their growth, prevent pollination, and lower yields later on. —

Tristan Bove, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026 For Mackenthun, getting off to a good start is key to getting good yields. —

John Lauritsen, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 Here are the yields on some of the largest money market funds. —

Michelle Fox, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026 While the plant is self-pollinating and productive on its own, planting another compatible cherry tree nearby can help increase yields. —

Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026 In the bond market, Treasury yields eased as the fall for oil prices took some of the pressure off inflation. —

Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for yields

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Where Uthmeier succumbs to bigotry is in the presumption that DEI means unqualified.

— Howard L. Simon, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
But her character succumbs to Ducournau’s convoluted plotting.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026