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as in relinquished
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
the toddler surrendered the doll to her mother after a brief struggle the commander surrendered the garrison without having fired a single shot
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as in succumbed
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
the father refused to surrender to his son's constant begging for a BB gun
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as in resigned
to give up (as a position of authority) formally
the aging queen refused to surrender the throne to her increasingly impatient heir
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as in submitted
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
determined to give up smoking, she so far has not surrendered to her incessant desire to have a cigarette
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as in fell
to yield to the control or power of enemy forces
General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865, thus ending the Civil War
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as in indulged
to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly
laid-off workers who surrender themselves to despair will almost certainly never regain their footing
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Recent Examples of surrendered
When the Nazi Reich surrendered, Eisenhower commented the war was over, but not won.
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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
And Ohio State surrendered the ball 17 times in an 83-59 thrashing.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
The Giants defense just surrendered five TD passes to Lamar Jackson and the Ravens with no pass rush and coverage breakdowns.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
The 473 yards gained by Ohio State was the most surrendered by the Tennessee defense all season.
—Mitch Stacy, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2024
In three appearances including two in the World Series, the Dodgers righty surrendered no runs on five hits and four walks.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
The Rams tightened the screws after that and surrendered only a field goal.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
The former chief advisor to New York City Mayor Eric Adams surrendered Thursday to face corruption charges in the latest blow to the administration of a mayor under indictment amid investigations into multiple aides and allies.
—Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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
And Ohio State surrendered the ball 17 times in an 83-59 thrashing.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
The Giants defense just surrendered five TD passes to Lamar Jackson and the Ravens with no pass rush and coverage breakdowns.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
The 473 yards gained by Ohio State was the most surrendered by the Tennessee defense all season.
—Mitch Stacy, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2024
In three appearances including two in the World Series, the Dodgers righty surrendered no runs on five hits and four walks.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
The Rams tightened the screws after that and surrendered only a field goal.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
The former chief advisor to New York City Mayor Eric Adams surrendered Thursday to face corruption charges in the latest blow to the administration of a mayor under indictment amid investigations into multiple aides and allies.
—Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surrendered
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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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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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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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Monroe, who was pronounced dead at a hospital, was the target, but two children were also felled by gunfire.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Jan. 2025
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The rebuilding took 1,200 oak trees felled from forests across France to replace the framework of the roof and 1,000 construction workers.—
Riley Hoffman,
ABC News,
7 Dec. 2024
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Advances in technology have rendered phishing more accessible to cybercriminals.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The community disappeared by 1983 when decades of industrial development, pollution and waste rendered the area unlivable.—
Larkin Gallup,
Baltimore Sun,
21 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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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
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But Carter resigned from the Navy in 1953 after his father died.—
Kathy Lohr,
NPR,
29 Dec. 2024
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Carter resigned from his Naval duties in 1953 to return home to Plains and take care of his family's farm and estate.—
Tabitha Parent,
People.com,
29 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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Prosecutors in the first four months of 2024 pursued nearly 19,000 soldiers, who either abandoned their posts or deserted, according to the Ukrainian parliament.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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Approximately 30 vehicles left abandoned on Sunset and Palisades will be moved by the county to provide clear access, the fire department said.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Surrendered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surrendered. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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