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as in succumbed
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
I finally yielded to temptation and had a bowl of ice cream
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as in submitted
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
after initially balking at the order, the soldier yielded when the commanding officer threatened a formal charge of insubordination
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as in brought
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the sort of embarrassing question that seldom yields an honest answer
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as in collapsed
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
the door soon yielded to the battering ram
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as in relinquished
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
refusing to yield the city to enemy troops
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as in indulged
to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly
she yielded herself to temptation and booked a month-long vacation in the Bahamas like she'd wanted to for years
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Recent Examples of yielded
Overall, women lead just 8% of S&P 500 companies, suggesting that decades of momentum have only yielded incremental gains.
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Moira Forbes, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Physically walking the property to search for depressions and gravestones yielded a possible site.
—Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Another enticement for living room viewers, a streamlined button allowing viewers to subscribe to channels via their TV has yielded a more than 40% increase in the number of subscriptions initiated via a TV set.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Bad Robot spent about $50 million of Warners’ money setting satellite deals with writer-producers like Angela Robinson, Dustin Thomason, Jessie Nelson and LaToya Morgan that yielded little.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Additionally, the second quarter of 2024 yielded a reduction in tips across the board.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Yet, as time passed, none of that work yielded a suspect’s name.
—Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
The gray backpack linked to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, which authorities found dumped in Central Park, has reportedly yielded a jacket, and some Monopoly money, but no gun.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
October yielded the more concise Bexaco y rico, which uses dembow as a launch pad into hyperspace.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
Moira Forbes, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Physically walking the property to search for depressions and gravestones yielded a possible site.
—Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Another enticement for living room viewers, a streamlined button allowing viewers to subscribe to channels via their TV has yielded a more than 40% increase in the number of subscriptions initiated via a TV set.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Bad Robot spent about $50 million of Warners’ money setting satellite deals with writer-producers like Angela Robinson, Dustin Thomason, Jessie Nelson and LaToya Morgan that yielded little.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Additionally, the second quarter of 2024 yielded a reduction in tips across the board.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Yet, as time passed, none of that work yielded a suspect’s name.
—Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
The gray backpack linked to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, which authorities found dumped in Central Park, has reportedly yielded a jacket, and some Monopoly money, but no gun.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
October yielded the more concise Bexaco y rico, which uses dembow as a launch pad into hyperspace.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yielded
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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
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Local authorities had told Reuters that 143 people have succumbed to the illness since late October.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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So many of Italy’s traditional food festivals began not long after, when the emergence of culinary tourism and growing appreciation for local food traditions gave rise to new annual celebrations.John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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Even Major League Baseball had a McDonald’s subplot this year, when Grimace became the lucky charm who (briefly) gave the Mets hope for a world championship and New Yorkers hope for a Subway Series (but then the Mets lost to the Dodgers in the playoffs, of course).Allison Morrow, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The judge asked that a plan for the disposition of the Infowars assets be submitted within 30 days.Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nearly 15% of the claims submitted to private payers for reimbursement are declined.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Saudi Arabia ran unopposed for the tournament after FIFA tweaked the rules and brought forward the deadline, and so the outcome was wholly expected.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Federal Trade Commission, which brought the federal case, argued that Kroger's purchase of Albertsons would lead to fewer choices and higher prices for shoppers.Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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As Bashar al-Assad's government collapsed and Syrian rebels rose to power, Israel embarked on an extensive bombing campaign, purportedly aimed at disarming extremists who may rise to power during the unrest.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel’s military is temporarily seizing control of the buffer zone, saying the disengagement agreement has collapsed with the rebel takeover of Syria.Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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However, the pair returned in Week 8, and since then, the Rams have gotten back on track.Ben Morse, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to continue the war until Hamas is destroyed and all the hostages are returned and has said Israel will maintain a lasting military presence in some areas.Samy Magdy and Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Fast forward to October 2019, when Huffman surrendered to serve a 14-day sentence for her role in the college admissions scandal.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2024
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After giving up 12 points in the paint in the first half, the Nets surrendered 14 points in the paint in the third quarter alone.C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
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The battle sequences in particular are stunningly rendered, and will certainly benefit from being viewed on the largest possible premium and large-format screens.Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
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Mikey’s memories, though, were rendered in subtle color.Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Yielded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yielded. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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