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
Jay Paris, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
There’s something about someone who’s been protecting themselves so much, and then finally surrendering again like that and being so vulnerable.
—Max Gao, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
The problem for the Ukrainians is that surrendering any ground in Kursk is risky.
—David Axe, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
There’s a not-so-subtle problem, though, as Allen has needed every bit of that production just to go 1-1 in those two games with the Bills surrendering 86 points.
—Austin Mock, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
Some experts believe China could try a combination of economic pressure tactics and cyber-coercion to induce Taiwan into surrendering its sovereignty — a digital blockade for a digitally dependent nation.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 16 Dec. 2024
Widely viewed as a safe haven amid political turbulence in the euro zone, the franc has largely resisted surrendering ground despite the SNB’s rate trims.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
There were also reports of Syrian military troops surrendering in other cities.
—Victoria Beaule, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
That suspension turned into a monthslong dispute between the state and Carvana, ending with Carvana surrendering its in-state dealer license for three years.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
The Chargers puffed their chest, all right, with a defense which allowed just three points in the final two quarters after surrendering points in Denver’s first three possessions.
—Jay Paris, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
There’s something about someone who’s been protecting themselves so much, and then finally surrendering again like that and being so vulnerable.
—Max Gao, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
The problem for the Ukrainians is that surrendering any ground in Kursk is risky.
—David Axe, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
There’s a not-so-subtle problem, though, as Allen has needed every bit of that production just to go 1-1 in those two games with the Bills surrendering 86 points.
—Austin Mock, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
Some experts believe China could try a combination of economic pressure tactics and cyber-coercion to induce Taiwan into surrendering its sovereignty — a digital blockade for a digitally dependent nation.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 16 Dec. 2024
Widely viewed as a safe haven amid political turbulence in the euro zone, the franc has largely resisted surrendering ground despite the SNB’s rate trims.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
There were also reports of Syrian military troops surrendering in other cities.
—Victoria Beaule, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
That suspension turned into a monthslong dispute between the state and Carvana, ending with Carvana surrendering its in-state dealer license for three years.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surrendering
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Net interest income for the quarter was $72.2 million, compared to $62.2 million in the previous year, driven by growth in higher yielding loans, primarily from CCBX.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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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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For the Thunder to turn a defensive liability into one of the best defenders in all of basketball, without relinquishing a single draft pick, has to go down as one of the biggest steals of the 2024-2025 NBA season.Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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There’s that relinquishing control of the messaging, though!Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
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The church's front doors lay in pieces, succumbing to the flames and the pressure of the water.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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Frey said believes Hoover slipped on the ice, fell to the ground and was unable to get back up before succumbing to harsh weather conditions.Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Before making drastic changes in this challenging job market, like resigning, consider these 10 actionable strategies.Britney Porter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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So resigning Myers — a warrior who’s just hitting his prime — should be a top priority.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Residing or working in the country without legal status and submitting false documents to government authorities for a range of benefits or for employment is already a federal crime.Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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After submitting those contributions for public matching funds, the Adams campaign raked in an additional $22,000 in taxpayers’ cash off of them, records show.Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
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In reality, the longtime Hollywood star has kept much of her creative focus and interests lately around bringing a healthier and more transparent wine-indulging experience to our world, through her Avaline wine brand.Jeff Conway, Forbes, 9 Dec. 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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Trager did not respond to questions from The Courier Journal about whether the mayor had watched videos of the pregnant woman receiving a citation or of Stewart's subordinate using force on the man at the downtown hotel.Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
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The social critique was still in there but subordinate to these rich, comically flawed characters, each getting something like their own book.Adam Moss, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
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Last but not least, wind turbines' large blades are constructed from fiberglass, carbon fiber, or epoxy resin, rendering conventional recycling procedures ineffective.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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This article contains general information only; Deloitte is not rendering accounting, business, financial, investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice.Jana Arbanas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Surrendering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surrendering. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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