1
as in succumbed
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
in the end he submitted and agreed to take that awful-tasting medicine
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as in yielded
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
refusing to submit to sleep, she stayed by her son's hospital bed the whole night
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as in surrendered
to yield to the control or power of enemy forces
the fort's commander received orders not to submit under any circumstances, as reinforcements were on the way
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Recent Examples of submitted
The prosecutor submitted a Facebook picture that Burgos told authorities was her boyfriend holding the gun used in the shooting.
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Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
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
The Spotify move comes weeks after Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square had submitted an offer to buy the company, including in that proposal a plan to sell of UMG’s Spotify stake.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
Shawn Hatosy, who won his first Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for The Pitt Season 1 in 2025, will be submitted this year under the categories of Supporting Actor and Director for Season 2.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Once submitted, you’ll be notified when your registration is approved — or if more information is needed.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The search for Wanner’s killer ran cold, until authorities submitted a final piece of evidence to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office for DNA testing to name Lawhead as a suspect, officials said.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Some of the townhomes would have first-floor master suites aimed at seniors, according to plans submitted to the Town Plan and Zoning Commission.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Its journey from book to screen started when Lindqvist’s literary agent offered the novel to Media Res head of international Lars Blomgren in spring 2023, who then submitted it to Carlsten a couple of months later.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
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
The Spotify move comes weeks after Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square had submitted an offer to buy the company, including in that proposal a plan to sell of UMG’s Spotify stake.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
Shawn Hatosy, who won his first Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for The Pitt Season 1 in 2025, will be submitted this year under the categories of Supporting Actor and Director for Season 2.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Once submitted, you’ll be notified when your registration is approved — or if more information is needed.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The search for Wanner’s killer ran cold, until authorities submitted a final piece of evidence to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office for DNA testing to name Lawhead as a suspect, officials said.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Some of the townhomes would have first-floor master suites aimed at seniors, according to plans submitted to the Town Plan and Zoning Commission.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Its journey from book to screen started when Lindqvist’s literary agent offered the novel to Media Res head of international Lars Blomgren in spring 2023, who then submitted it to Carlsten a couple of months later.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for submitted
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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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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
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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.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Inter Miami’s defense has been vulnerable all season and conceded two goals in each of its past four games.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the piece, the Vicar of Christ is felled not by his oppressors but rather by a random cosmic event.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Jeff Shell, now felled from his presidency of Paramount, is living proof.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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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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