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as in submitted
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
he finally succumbed and let his wife get rid of his dilapidated easy chair
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as in surrendered
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
refused to succumb to her fears and defiantly walked through the dark cemetery
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as in died
to stop living
the patient lay so still and pale that everyone thought he had succumbed, and then he opened his eyes
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as in fell
to yield to the control or power of enemy forces
the doctor worked tirelessly until finally he, too, succumbed to the fever
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Recent Examples of succumbed
While many plants have succumbed to winter’s sleep, there are still plenty of flowers to keep your gardens lively and vases full.
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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
The driver succumbed to their injuries from the crash, authorities said.
—Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
Leeds eventually appointed Javi Gracia and succumbed to relegation later that season.
—Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
When Princess succumbed to cancer, Mendola contacted ViaGen, which has a patented dog cloning technique, to recreate her.
—Longreads, 19 Dec. 2024
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
Local authorities had told Reuters that 143 people have succumbed to the illness since late October.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Three months earlier, his wife, Kris, had succumbed to cancer, leaving Balla all alone to care for the couple’s 15-year-old son and 14-year-old daughter.
—Eliot Stein, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
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
The driver succumbed to their injuries from the crash, authorities said.
—Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
Leeds eventually appointed Javi Gracia and succumbed to relegation later that season.
—Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
When Princess succumbed to cancer, Mendola contacted ViaGen, which has a patented dog cloning technique, to recreate her.
—Longreads, 19 Dec. 2024
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
Local authorities had told Reuters that 143 people have succumbed to the illness since late October.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Three months earlier, his wife, Kris, had succumbed to cancer, leaving Balla all alone to care for the couple’s 15-year-old son and 14-year-old daughter.
—Eliot Stein, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for succumbed
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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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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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The Rams tightened the screws after that and surrendered only a field goal.Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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The elder Fink died shortly after the consummation of that deal.Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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After a lifetime of making people laugh, Newhart died on July 18 at his home in Los Angeles.Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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Madrid into the break with 29 goals conceded in 26 games this season across all competitions.Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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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.Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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In contrast, 10 away games have yielded just 13 points, a distinctly mid-table return.Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Spending the first nine years of his MLB career in Houston has yielded Bregman plenty of opportunities to play in the postseason.David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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Of the 181 people onboard, 179 perished.Marisa Garcia, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Most of the animals that perished were small birds, according to officials.Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 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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