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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
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Research yields conflicting results as to whether creatine increases anabolic hormones.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Cinema and poetry often inspire Rose with her namesake designs, bringing a dramatic edge to feminine styling that still yields to strength and confidence.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
This understanding of Bessette Kennedy as a person with humor and charm — a depth beyond her wardrobe, reputation and married name — yields a delicate, enigmatic performance.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
Monday morning in downtown Waseca yields both long-time residents and occasional out-of-towners.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
The on-site farm yields a variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs—from several different types of tomatoes to wing beans, lemon cucumber, Hawaiian papaya, and romaine lettuce.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Wormwood is a Europeanplant that yields a bitter-tasting oil but contains neither worm nor wood.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Koepka received another warm reception on as fine a day as the San Diego coast can offer, with warm sunshine and a blue sky and more red numbers under par than Torrey typically yields.
—Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
By the mid-1990s, yields had collapsed and coffee production could not recover in countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo.
—Lily Peck, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2026
British government bond yields, known as gilts, fell across the curve following the release of the jobs data.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
Climate issues — drought in Vietnam, heavy rain in Indonesia, and hot, dry weather in Brazil — are blamed for reducing yields of coffee crops and driving up global prices.
—Matt Sedensky, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
What all of this yields is a Manhattan that is vividly autumnal.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
Starting with cake mix is a clever shortcut that not only speeds up the baking progress, but yields a cookie with an extra supple texture.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Research yields conflicting results as to whether creatine increases anabolic hormones.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Cinema and poetry often inspire Rose with her namesake designs, bringing a dramatic edge to feminine styling that still yields to strength and confidence.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
This understanding of Bessette Kennedy as a person with humor and charm — a depth beyond her wardrobe, reputation and married name — yields a delicate, enigmatic performance.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
Monday morning in downtown Waseca yields both long-time residents and occasional out-of-towners.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
The on-site farm yields a variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs—from several different types of tomatoes to wing beans, lemon cucumber, Hawaiian papaya, and romaine lettuce.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Wormwood is a Europeanplant that yields a bitter-tasting oil but contains neither worm nor wood.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Koepka received another warm reception on as fine a day as the San Diego coast can offer, with warm sunshine and a blue sky and more red numbers under par than Torrey typically yields.
—Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
In the bond market, Treasury yields held relatively steady.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
By the mid-1990s, yields had collapsed and coffee production could not recover in countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo.
—Lily Peck, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2026
British government bond yields, known as gilts, fell across the curve following the release of the jobs data.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
Climate issues — drought in Vietnam, heavy rain in Indonesia, and hot, dry weather in Brazil — are blamed for reducing yields of coffee crops and driving up global prices.
—Matt Sedensky, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
What all of this yields is a Manhattan that is vividly autumnal.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yields
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The Shakespearean classic focuses on Macbeth, a Scottish general who makes his prophecy of becoming king a reality but then succumbs to madness.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Her sexuality is a source of conflict for her family, and the pressure leads to the painful breakup with her girlfriend, Rosie (Jess Gabor), who succumbs to family expectations.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
17 Dec. 2025
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The bill also gives the legal right to anyone who is harmed by such material to seek a remedy and bring an action against the entity that distributed the material.—
Mohamed Suliman,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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Health Benefits of Turmeric Latte The primary compound in turmeric, curcumin, gives turmeric lattes their bright yellow color.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
16 Feb. 2026
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Director Harry Lighton transposed the story from the 1970s to the present, casting a hulking Alexander Skarsgård as the gorgeous and emotionally remote biker Ray, and Melling as the shy, diminutive parking attendant who submits himself to Ray.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
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Per state law, the district already submits annual financial and compliance audits performed by an external firm, which have on occasion revealed things such as payroll lapses and contract overpayment.—
Melissa Brown,
Chalkbeat,
10 Feb. 2026
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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To do so, Nguyen advises maintaining proper form, controlling the weight through the full range of motion and avoiding any movement that causes sudden pain.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Later in the film, as Cristian’s father disappears for long stretches of time seeking temporary work, Cristian pulls out a child-sized onesie from the closet in Olga’s guest room; her face collapses, her reaction indicating some palpable trauma the filmmaker doesn’t deign to overexplain.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2026
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In it, a late-night talk show host, who is facing possible cancellation, collapses and dies on air, plunging the production into chaos.—
Angela Lian,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 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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Elsewhere, Fennell indulges a familiar impulse to shock, or at least to jolt us awake.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Raimi indulges Send Help’s gore and gross-out moments with the zest of someone returning to his cult-favorite roots.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Trump's proclamation exempts a long list of products from the new levies, including beef, tomatoes, oranges, pharmaceuticals, passenger vehicles and certain critical minerals.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Yields.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yields. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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