1
as in admitted
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
she grudgingly conceded his point
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2
as in succumbed
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
he conceded as soon as it became clear that he could not win
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Recent Examples of conceded
The defence that conceded just 16 goals in 46 Championship matches last season — an English League record — has been breached 68 times in 34 Premier League games, looking far too easy to score against.
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Andy Jones, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Inter Miami’s defense has been vulnerable all season and conceded two goals in each of its past four games.
—Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Barcelona has 10 more goals, 32 in total, than any other team, and has conceded five, the fewest.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Newsom conceded the lack of progress in creating new parks but said the state is turning a corner.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Borissov conceded defeat and congratulated Radev.
—Veselin Toshkov, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
For an Orlando defense that has already conceded 23 goals in MLS play, integrating inexperienced players against a confident Naples attack requires immediate defensive discipline.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Orbán, who has led Hungary for 16 years, conceded and congratulated Magyar less than three hours after polls closed.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
The incident led to an onslaught of online negativity about Roan’s behavior that, as Frello has finally conceded, was misplaced.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
Andy Jones, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Inter Miami’s defense has been vulnerable all season and conceded two goals in each of its past four games.
—Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Barcelona has 10 more goals, 32 in total, than any other team, and has conceded five, the fewest.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Newsom conceded the lack of progress in creating new parks but said the state is turning a corner.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Borissov conceded defeat and congratulated Radev.
—Veselin Toshkov, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
For an Orlando defense that has already conceded 23 goals in MLS play, integrating inexperienced players against a confident Naples attack requires immediate defensive discipline.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Orbán, who has led Hungary for 16 years, conceded and congratulated Magyar less than three hours after polls closed.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
The incident led to an onslaught of online negativity about Roan’s behavior that, as Frello has finally conceded, was misplaced.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceded
Verb
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The mom of three then admitted that her daughter loves to sing, dance and perform.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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The former president of one of the largest homeowners associations in Florida — and her husband — admitted in court on Thursday afternoon to their roles in fleecing $2 million from residents’ monthly maintenance fees.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Boone was transported to Yale New Haven Hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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On April 9, Jaxon succumbed to his injuries and died at the hospital.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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However, Bryant’s uncle, Raymond Bryant, testified during the other men’s criminal trial that his nephew had confessed to the shooting.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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The arrest form says Womble confessed to shooting at her dodge charger.—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The prosecutor submitted a Facebook picture that Burgos told authorities was her boyfriend holding the gun used in the shooting.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The plan, which was submitted the day before the Legislature convened a four-day special session on redistricting Tuesday, eliminates four of the eight current Democratic-leaning districts, giving Republicans a 24-to-four advantage.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Maybe we’re being acknowledged a little bit more by the mainstream now.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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As an octogenarian herself, Atomi acknowledged the need to replicate the research among an older, larger population.—
Lindsey Leake,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Giants got another run when Lee homered in the eighth, but the eight runs that Houser surrendered were too much to overcome.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Argentina eventually surrendered in June of that year after at least 900 people were killed.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The six-episode podcast series bowed in January.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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The ceiling was noticeably bowed, and the floor was partly rotted.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Conceded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceded. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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