1
as in succumbing
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
give in and have some chocolate
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as in submitting
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
after withstanding hours of begging, their father finally gave in and let them go to the amusement park
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Recent Examples of giving in
Council member Abbie Kamin, one of three members who had pushed for the ordinance, voted against amending it, saying that doing so was giving in to bullying tactics from state leaders.
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ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
But unlike many of Warhol’s other victims, Duchamp doesn’t cave to the torture, because giving in would imply defeat.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Another way parents unintentionally reinforce negative behavior is by giving in.
—Amy Morin, Parents, 1 Apr. 2026
Hollywood’s biggest stars gathered in Los Angeles on Sunday to honor some incredible movies and celebrate the power of film, while giving in to the fact that putting the world’s troubles aside, even for a night, is impossible.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Why travelers are giving in to fees.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
For anyone still soaking up the flavors of fresh peaches before giving in to pumpkin spice, check your produce drawer.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
Amid all this, censors were sitting on Panahi’s script, only giving in after reformist newspapers took up his cause.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
The fake Trump ruled out giving in to Democrats’ demands.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
But unlike many of Warhol’s other victims, Duchamp doesn’t cave to the torture, because giving in would imply defeat.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Another way parents unintentionally reinforce negative behavior is by giving in.
—Amy Morin, Parents, 1 Apr. 2026
Hollywood’s biggest stars gathered in Los Angeles on Sunday to honor some incredible movies and celebrate the power of film, while giving in to the fact that putting the world’s troubles aside, even for a night, is impossible.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Why travelers are giving in to fees.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
For anyone still soaking up the flavors of fresh peaches before giving in to pumpkin spice, check your produce drawer.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
Amid all this, censors were sitting on Panahi’s script, only giving in after reformist newspapers took up his cause.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
The fake Trump ruled out giving in to Democrats’ demands.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving in
Verb
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Mullins, 26, died on the floor of the store, succumbing to his wounds before paramedics arrived.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Parker was also fighting tuberculosis at the time, succumbing to the disease just a few months after the battle.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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His case stemmed from years of submitting false financial information to obtain loans and avoid taxes.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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The award will be credited to the film itself, with the director accepting on behalf of the creative team, rather than to a submitting country or region.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Despite conceding, Bayern improved as the half progressed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 2-0 win over RSL on Wednesday was Miami’s second clean sheet of the season, after conceding eight goals in its previous four games.—
Michelle Kaufman
April 24,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The mall, one of Chicago’s largest, fell on hard times after getting hit by the rise of online retail and then the pandemic, losing its top retailer, Macy’s, in 2021, followed by the owner surrendering control of the property in 2022.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The defensive effort got Cameron out of the fifth inning without surrendering a run.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On Friday, the zoo resumed business, with officials bowing to visitors and apologizing for the trouble caused.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The film was the top film over this past weekend after bowing on the platform Friday.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Giving in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20in. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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