1
as in admitted
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
she grudgingly conceded his point
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2
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
Leicester, who have kept just one clean sheet this season, have conceded 37 goals in 17 league games at an average of over two goals a game, with seven goals conceded without reply in the last two fixtures alone.
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Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Not too long before, Ajax had lost 4-0 at home to rivals Feyenoord — managed by Arne Slot — then conceded five away to PSV.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The Census Bureau this week conceded an intra-government disagreement.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Arne Slot’s side conceded three in a semi-ludicrous 6-3 win at Tottenham two days ago, two at home against Fulham, two away at Southampton and three in this pulsating game at Newcastle at the start of December.
—Duncan Alexander, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Madrid into the break with 29 goals conceded in 26 games this season across all competitions.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
City registered two shots all game — both coming inside the opening 11 minutes, which was the fewest ever by a Guardiola side, and conceded the joint-most shots of his Premier League reign (22).
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Both goals the Catalans conceded had plenty of arguably youthful mistakes (see above).
—Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Helmut Marko conceded that Verstappen’s teammates—referring to the thousands of them—are also being cheated by this orientation.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Not too long before, Ajax had lost 4-0 at home to rivals Feyenoord — managed by Arne Slot — then conceded five away to PSV.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The Census Bureau this week conceded an intra-government disagreement.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Arne Slot’s side conceded three in a semi-ludicrous 6-3 win at Tottenham two days ago, two at home against Fulham, two away at Southampton and three in this pulsating game at Newcastle at the start of December.
—Duncan Alexander, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Madrid into the break with 29 goals conceded in 26 games this season across all competitions.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
City registered two shots all game — both coming inside the opening 11 minutes, which was the fewest ever by a Guardiola side, and conceded the joint-most shots of his Premier League reign (22).
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Both goals the Catalans conceded had plenty of arguably youthful mistakes (see above).
—Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Helmut Marko conceded that Verstappen’s teammates—referring to the thousands of them—are also being cheated by this orientation.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceded
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On January 3, 1959, Alaska was officially admitted as the 49th state.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Jan. 2025
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Through the deal, Anthropic admitted no wrongdoing and agreed to maintain its current strong guardrails on its AI models and products throughout the litigation.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
3 Jan. 2025
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While many plants have succumbed to winter’s sleep, there are still plenty of flowers to keep your gardens lively and vases full.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2024
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Duran, however, succumbed to his injuries two days later.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
21 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this year, Pierson also posthumously exonerated Connie Dahl, who falsely confessed to helping Davis carry out the crime, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and died in 2014 after helping to convict Davis.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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At 15, after an hours-long interrogation, Palacios falsely confessed to involvement in a 2007 gang shooting in Hollywood.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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The application deadline has been extended to January 24, 2025, with prescreening requirements — ranging from two original rap songs, four original beats, a turntable performance, or a beatbox performance — submitted by video before a live audition.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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According to measurements submitted to the weather service, snowfall totals ranged between 8 and 13 inches in the Kansas City area.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2025
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Hill acknowledged in a release that Johnson's ascent to the speakership was atypical; the Louisianan took the gavel in October 2023 after a group of House Republicans ousted Kevin McCarthy from the position.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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The front office and coaching staff have acknowledged back to training camp this team’s need for a true stretch center, something Curry has never really had.—
Marcus Thompson II,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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When the Nazi Reich surrendered, Eisenhower commented the war was over, but not won.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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And Ohio State surrendered the ball 17 times in an 83-59 thrashing.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Dec. 2024
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With their heads bowed, and some hands gripped together, each stayed quiet as a chaplain spoke life into their calling.—
Deon J. Hampton,
NBC News,
3 Jan. 2025
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With their heads bowed, and some hands gripped together, each stayed quiet as a chaplain spoke life into their calling.—
Deon J. Hampton,
NBC News,
3 Jan. 2025
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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 1 Feb. 2025.
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