cave (in)

verb

ˈkāv How to pronounce cave (in) (audio)
Definition of cave (in)next
1
as in to collapse
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure the wall caved in when a tree fell on it

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2
as in to succumb
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit) I caved in to my bibliomania and bought two more books last week

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cave (in)
  1. collapse
  2. succumb
  3. go out
  4. submit
  5. go
Verb
  • Once a thriving center of shopping with numerous movie theaters and dozens of small businesses, this part of Baltimore collapsed in the 1990s as investment moved to the Inner Harbor, Harbor East and Harbor Point.
    Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 28 Dec. 2024
  • As a series of winter storms slammed California’s coast with powerful rip currents and towering waves, part of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed on Monday, plunging two contractors and a city employee into the water.
    Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of collapse
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  • Barca took the lead through Pedri, yet succumbed to two second half strikes from Rodrigo de Paul and Alexander Sorloth amid Barca's number 8 and Raphinha being unable to put key chances away.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The driver succumbed to their injuries from the crash, authorities said.
    Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of succumb
Verb
  • But while benefit checks will still go out, people who need to contact the Social Security Administration for assistance are likely to face longer wait times as SSA employees begin to be furloughed.
    Marley Jay, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
  • New state rebates, combined with federal incentives, will help Marylanders save thousands of dollars on installing heat pumps when their HVAC or furnace goes out.
    Susan Miller, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of go out
Verb
  • Later in the day, the Democratic Party, which holds a majority in the assembly, submitted an impeachment motion against Han and passed bills calling for the appointment of three justices.
    Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The public is urged to call Stockton Crime Stoppers Inc. at 209-946-0600; or submit a Tip online using the Stockton Crime Stopper's Website at StocktonCrimeStoppers.org; or download the P3 Tips Mobile App to submit anonymous tips.
    Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of submit
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  • The cases, brought by 60 men and 60 women, span incidents going as far back as 1991.
    Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The fact that tax revenue didn't go directly back into the community, to fix roads and bridges damaged by years of fighting, made some residents angry — and fueled protests.
    Lauren Frayer, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of go
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