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as in to succumb
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
give in and have some chocolate
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as in to submit
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
after withstanding hours of begging, their father finally gave in and let them go to the amusement park
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Recent Examples of give in
But Netanyahu has remained adamant that the war must continue and that his nation should not give in to Hamas, which has been severely degraded in the war.
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Brad Dress, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2024
With the holidays in the rearview mirror, most who call the region home gratefully give in to the slowness of the season.
—Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 26 Nov. 2024
Why don’t the Ukrainians just give in and end the war?
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
Many people give in to pressure to take on all invitations and fulfill all requests during the holiday time, which results in overcommitting and exhaustion.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Brad Dress, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2024
With the holidays in the rearview mirror, most who call the region home gratefully give in to the slowness of the season.
—Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 26 Nov. 2024
Why don’t the Ukrainians just give in and end the war?
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
Many people give in to pressure to take on all invitations and fulfill all requests during the holiday time, which results in overcommitting and exhaustion.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give in
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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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Both officers were transported to the hospital, where 23-year-old Briese succumbed to his injuries.Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
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Following the settlement, which came just days after U.S. Magistrate Judge Lisette Reid ordered the president-elect and Stephanopoulos to submit to four-hour depositions, ABC News is facing backlash from both sides of the aisle.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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To prepare for the arrival of a guest with disabilities, the line asks for a Special Requirements Information Form to be submitted 45 days prior to embarkation.David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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For comparison, Manchester City conceded the fewest (3).Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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String theorists concede that daily life proceeds just fine in a three-dimensional world.Tom Siegfried, JSTOR Daily, 19 Dec. 2024
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According to court documents, Dali, who did not enter a plea during her arraignment, will reside in Philadelphia and must submit to GPS monitoring, a mental health evaluation, and surrender any travel documents.Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Air National Guard squadron Maryland won’t easily surrender NFL’s Commanders; state pursues D.C.Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Give in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20in. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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