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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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The driver succumbed to their injuries from the crash, authorities said.Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
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The board approved the deal upon the recommendation of a special committee of independent directors that conducted a review of the transaction proposal submitted earlier this year.David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
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At the center of the litigation are the 10-year site plans submitted annually by the state’s largest electric utilities.Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The latest iteration of the project calls for felling 108 trees rooted along Greenleaf Avenue, between Wardman and Hadley streets, and planting 118 smaller trees in the area.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Complete decommissioning can include felling or dismantling the turbines, partially or wholly removing the turbine foundations and underground cables, removing the ground-level facilities, and restoring the land to a usable state.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 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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Initially hopeful for a recovery and return to racing, the extent and persistence of his injuries rendered that aspiration unattainable.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 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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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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In 2023, Ward served as head coach of the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL but resigned after one 3-7 season.Doug Haller, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Travis Brown has resigned as football coach at Sierra Vista.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 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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Women also bear a disproportionate share of housework and are more likely to be abandoned if diagnosed with a severe illness, compared to men.Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Others abandoned New York, disillusioned by work prospects or lured away by better opportunities elsewhere.Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Surrendered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surrendered. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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