knuckled under

past tense of knuckle under

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knuckled under
Verb
  • 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
  • Duran, however, succumbed to his injuries two days later.
    Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • When the Nazi Reich surrendered, Eisenhower commented the war was over, but not won.
    Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Eagles hadn’t surrendered more than 23 points since their 33-16 loss to the Tampa Buccaneers in Week 4.
    Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • Minx’s reprieve was short-lived with season 2 being felled by limited press opportunities during the 2023 strikes — and sadly, third chances aren’t really a thing.
    EW Staff, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • He was felled by a lightning quick Jofra Archer bouncer that smashed into the grille, but still scored a match-saving 59.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Madrid into the break with 29 goals conceded in 26 games this season across all competitions.
    Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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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