1
as in admitted
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
she grudgingly conceded his point
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as in succumbed
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
he conceded as soon as it became clear that he could not win
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Recent Examples of conceded
Helmut Marko conceded that Verstappen’s teammates—referring to the thousands of them—are also being cheated by this orientation.
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Rob Reed, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Newman conceded last month after losing to Choi by less than 2 percentage points, or about 6,000 votes.
—Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
The two goals in 13 minutes matched what the Red Bulls conceded in their first four playoff games combined.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Gray was ahead by 187 votes in the 13th Congressional District when Duarte conceded Tuesday evening — the closest margin in the country.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Gray declared victory and Duarte conceded late Tuesday as the final votes were tallied.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
In California's 13th District, Duarte conceded to Gray on Tuesday, according to the Turlock Journal.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
Duarte conceded, his campaign spokesman told The New York Times and CNN.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
Gray was ahead by 187 votes when Duarte conceded Tuesday evening.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Rob Reed, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Newman conceded last month after losing to Choi by less than 2 percentage points, or about 6,000 votes.
—Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
The two goals in 13 minutes matched what the Red Bulls conceded in their first four playoff games combined.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Gray was ahead by 187 votes in the 13th Congressional District when Duarte conceded Tuesday evening — the closest margin in the country.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Gray declared victory and Duarte conceded late Tuesday as the final votes were tallied.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
In California's 13th District, Duarte conceded to Gray on Tuesday, according to the Turlock Journal.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
Duarte conceded, his campaign spokesman told The New York Times and CNN.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
Gray was ahead by 187 votes when Duarte conceded Tuesday evening.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceded
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In his final statement, Tang admitted guilt and expressed remorse for his actions.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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After filming the show in October 2024, Foxx spoke to CBS Mornings' Gayle King backstage and admitted that creating his special was emotionally taxing.Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The dream turned into a nightmare when Lucy succumbed to cytomegalovirus (CMV), an infection that can be passed from a mother to her baby during pregnancy.Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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Local authorities had told Reuters that 143 people have succumbed to the illness since late October.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Activists have raised concerns over law enforcement's handling of femicide cases, pointing to the recent escape of a suspect who confessed to killing 42 women.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Bundy confessed to raping and murdering 30 women before his execution in 1989, although law enforcement officials believe the number is much higher.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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First United and Jones complained that the trustee overseeing the auction did not comply with Lopez’s instructions in the bankruptcy proceeding, as the bids were submitted under seal.Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The judge asked that a plan for the disposition of the Infowars assets be submitted within 30 days.Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Matt acknowledged the challenge of trading bonds, particularly in the odd lot sizes often required by SMA portfolios, demands connecting to end-to-end solutions offered by electronic trading platforms.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Williams acknowledged that with every step Brown has been bumped up the ladder, more responsibilities have been dropped in his lap.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Fast forward to October 2019, when Huffman surrendered to serve a 14-day sentence for her role in the college admissions scandal.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2024
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After giving up 12 points in the paint in the first half, the Nets surrendered 14 points in the paint in the third quarter alone.C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Born July 3, 1940 in Madison, Wisconsin, Michael Cole bowed on television in an episode of western Gunsmoke in 1961.Marc Berman, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Born July 3, 1940 in Madison, Wisconsin, Michael Cole bowed on television in an episode of western Gunsmoke in 1961.Marc Berman, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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University leaders in Wisconsin, North Carolina, North Dakota, Virginia, Kentucky, and Texas have capitulated to jawboning efforts, shuttering DEI offices and LGBTQ studies programs when they are not required by law to do so.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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The full 2004-05 season was lost before the players capitulated, and the same system remains in place today.Carol Schram, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Conceded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceded. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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