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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
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
Turning those onions golden brown and translucent, which yields a sweet, rich flavor.
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
This always-popular recipe yields a moist, fluffy loaf that's loaded with zucchini flavor and crunch from buttery walnuts.
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Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
Borrowing costs fell sharply on Thursday, with 10-year Treasury yields down as much as 8 basis points, with yields on the 2-year and 30-year also firmly lower, after Trump called off plans for fresh strikes against Iran.
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Sean Conlon,hugh Leask,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
High oil prices caused by the war with Iran already have sent inflation higher, which increases not only bills for households but also yields in the bond market.
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Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
High oil prices caused by the war with Iran have already sent inflation higher, which increases not only bills for households but also yields in the bond market.
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ABC News,
8 June 2026
Retatrutide, one of Lilly’s experimental obesity drugs, yields weight loss approaching that of bariatric surgery, albeit with side effects and high rates of discontinuation, in a late-stage study.
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Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Different fermentation times create different textures and tastes — a shorter fermentation can produce a milder, sweeter yogurt, while longer fermentation yields something tangier and firmer.
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Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Here's how to grow blueberries in pots and how to care for them for maximum yields.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
That’s unusual for a CEF, as investors mainly buy these funds for their high yields.
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Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Bond yields remain high, though, amid worries about inflation.
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Damian J. Troise,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
High yields also hurt prices for investments, particularly those seen as the most expensive.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Interest rates remain relatively high, and real yields have risen in recent years, giving investors an attractive alternative to non-yielding assets like silver.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Verb
Naturally, googling Messi and Roccuzzo yields some truly deranged headlines, such as one from the Daily Mail that suggests the couple’s 2023 trip to a Publix supermarket was (gasp) staged.
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Emma Specter,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
Turning those onions golden brown and translucent, which yields a sweet, rich flavor.
—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
This always-popular recipe yields a moist, fluffy loaf that's loaded with zucchini flavor and crunch from buttery walnuts.
—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
Borrowing costs fell sharply on Thursday, with 10-year Treasury yields down as much as 8 basis points, with yields on the 2-year and 30-year also firmly lower, after Trump called off plans for fresh strikes against Iran.
—
Sean Conlon,hugh Leask,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
High oil prices caused by the war with Iran already have sent inflation higher, which increases not only bills for households but also yields in the bond market.
—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
High oil prices caused by the war with Iran have already sent inflation higher, which increases not only bills for households but also yields in the bond market.
—
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Retatrutide, one of Lilly’s experimental obesity drugs, yields weight loss approaching that of bariatric surgery, albeit with side effects and high rates of discontinuation, in a late-stage study.
—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Different fermentation times create different textures and tastes — a shorter fermentation can produce a milder, sweeter yogurt, while longer fermentation yields something tangier and firmer.
—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
Noun
The investment bank was less enthusiastic about gold as a hedge, noting that higher real yields and a stronger dollar have weighed on bullion prices, while gold options have become relatively expensive compared with equity and rates derivatives.
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Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Here's how to grow blueberries in pots and how to care for them for maximum yields.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
That’s unusual for a CEF, as investors mainly buy these funds for their high yields.
—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Bond yields remain high, though, amid worries about inflation.
—
Damian J. Troise,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
High yields also hurt prices for investments, particularly those seen as the most expensive.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Interest rates remain relatively high, and real yields have risen in recent years, giving investors an attractive alternative to non-yielding assets like silver.
—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yields
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If someone succumbs to the heat, promptly relocate them to a cool, shaded location.
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In season 3's closing stretch, Rue Bennett (Zendaya) succumbs to an accidental fentanyl overdose.
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The twisting barrel easily clamps to hair (without pulling) and gives you long-lasting curls for up to two days.
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What gives these companies confidence that non-invasive approaches to telepathy will prove viable, when this has never before been possible?
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Schools have 15 days to respond once a parent submits a letter requesting their child be tested for dyslexia.
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Michaels adamantly submits that the answer is not submission in silence but a strong determination to fight for a party that once stood for America’s vision of liberty and justice for all, regardless of race or religion.
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What usually causes harmful algal blooms along Florida's coasts?
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Banks should spend more time asking what causes that switch to flip.
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Canvas collapses what has typically been a fragmented production chain into a single workspace.
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If the cost of producing a complex tax plan collapses toward zero, what exactly is the client paying for—and who keeps the fee?
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Could this be the anarchic mind that emerges when the ego relinquishes its hold?
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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.
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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.
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But instead of paranoia, Spielberg indulges openness.
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From anti-breakage hair masks to multi-use styling tools, these products are too good to pass up.
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The maker of memory for computers has been a big winner this year, with its stock roughly quadrupling, because the AI boom has created a surge of demand for its products.
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