as in yielding
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as in relinquishment
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as in relinquishing
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 succumbing
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 resigning
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 submitting
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 falling
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 indulging
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 surrendering
Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
Today, most structures are surrendering back to the natural environment.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
Voters who attempt to do this will be offered the option of surrendering their ballot and voting in person instead.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 30 Sep. 2024
After surrendering a late game lead in the first game, the Braves were back on top heading into the 9th inning.
—Ross Terrell, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
On the other hand, Simone found solace in surrendering to the situation and taking a sabbatical to focus on her well-being.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Oysters like an alkaline bath; the oozing dark mystery of unpurged crawfish; shellfish bubblegum masquerading as mussels; crab legs surrendering meat one toothpick shred at a time; sushi rolls somehow chewy at their core.
—Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
Today, most structures are surrendering back to the natural environment.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
Voters who attempt to do this will be offered the option of surrendering their ballot and voting in person instead.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 30 Sep. 2024
After surrendering a late game lead in the first game, the Braves were back on top heading into the 9th inning.
—Ross Terrell, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
On the other hand, Simone found solace in surrendering to the situation and taking a sabbatical to focus on her well-being.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surrendering
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Investors are constantly on the prowl to find the highest yielding bonds for the lowest risk.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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In its simplest form, the yen carry trade has investors borrowing cheap yen to invest in higher yielding assets, often currencies.Bob Pisani, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2024
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This question is crucial because selling means relinquishing decision-making power and the identity tied to your business.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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This strategy enables couples to utilize their exemption without relinquishing indirect access to the funds, as the beneficiary spouse can still benefit from the of the assets of the settlor spouse.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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But doing it too much and indulging to much could be a reason to evaluate the motive.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2024
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Those indulging on social media often post photos to track their progress (again, these links are NSFW).Mikelle Street, Them, 9 Oct. 2024
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The president, in other words, is increasingly subordinate to the courts.Ian Millhiser, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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This subordinate specification could allow regulators to implement auditing capabilities world-wide.James Felton Keith, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Three of the five were immediately eliminated – Rasmussen's sister, mother, and her close friend –after submitting DNA samples.Doc Louallen, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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In addition to vying for adapted screenplay, Focus Features is submitting the film for other prestigious Oscar categories, including best picture, actor for Butler, actress for Comer, and supporting actor for Hardy.Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
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Another person who was with Payne daily was charged with abandoning a person following death.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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But embracing change doesn’t mean abandoning your core values or principles.Chloe Berger, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
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Netanyahu appears convinced that his country’s security, along with his own political survival, depends on prolonging the military offensives and keeping both Gaza and Lebanon ungovernable, and therefore acquiescent.Mohanad Hage Ali, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2024
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The young man’s comment was out of line, and my silence felt somehow acquiescent.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2024
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Leaders with high emotional intelligence can effectively navigate the complex emotions associated with feedback, delivering it empathetically and fostering a supportive environment.Dr. Flo Falayi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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One reason is that grants tend to go to organizations with little experience or track record building programs or delivering services, but which are excellent at writing government grants.Ryan Craig, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Surrendering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surrendering. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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