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as in submitted
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
he finally succumbed and let his wife get rid of his dilapidated easy chair
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as in surrendered
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
refused to succumb to her fears and defiantly walked through the dark cemetery
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as in died
to stop living
the patient lay so still and pale that everyone thought he had succumbed, and then he opened his eyes
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as in fell
to yield to the control or power of enemy forces
the doctor worked tirelessly until finally he, too, succumbed to the fever
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Recent Examples of succumbed
Boone was transported to Yale New Haven Hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
On April 9, Jaxon succumbed to his injuries and died at the hospital.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Two male victims were found suffering from gunshot wounds and transported to a local hospital, where one succumbed to his wounds and the other was listed in critical condition, officers said.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Musical life after death Fela succumbed to complications from AIDS in 1997.
—Ian Brennan, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
When Swalwell succumbed to the growing political pressure to bow out of the race, and eventually resigned from Congress, Gallego did an about-face on his support for the California congressman.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 14 Apr. 2026
Remain Recurring The Season 2 finale marked the first time a Westside staffer has died on screen as Nurse Lucy (Paulyne Wei) succumbed to the deadly virus.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
His ability to threaten the goal had been a major reason Everton wanted to bring him to Merseyside after Jack Grealish succumbed to a season-ending injury in January.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026
The mother of four eventually succumbed to her injuries on Thursday, April 9, according to the Kent Police.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
On April 9, Jaxon succumbed to his injuries and died at the hospital.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Two male victims were found suffering from gunshot wounds and transported to a local hospital, where one succumbed to his wounds and the other was listed in critical condition, officers said.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Musical life after death Fela succumbed to complications from AIDS in 1997.
—Ian Brennan, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
When Swalwell succumbed to the growing political pressure to bow out of the race, and eventually resigned from Congress, Gallego did an about-face on his support for the California congressman.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 14 Apr. 2026
Remain Recurring The Season 2 finale marked the first time a Westside staffer has died on screen as Nurse Lucy (Paulyne Wei) succumbed to the deadly virus.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
His ability to threaten the goal had been a major reason Everton wanted to bring him to Merseyside after Jack Grealish succumbed to a season-ending injury in January.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026
The mother of four eventually succumbed to her injuries on Thursday, April 9, according to the Kent Police.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for succumbed
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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
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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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Agustín, an elderly man who lived on the streets and had mental health problems, died in February from burns inflicted by an 18-year-old who was later arrested.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated April 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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After Michael died in 2009, his three children — Prince, Paris and Bigi Jackson — moved to Hayvenhurst to be raised by their grandmother, Katherine.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
29 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 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
Verb
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But none of it yielded real concern or head-scratching decisions, either.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The transaction has yielded mixed results, most investors and analysts have concluded.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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Two people who perished in a fatal Bronx blaze didn’t stand a chance after their neighbors left a door open that allowed the fire to quickly spread, officials said Friday.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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More than two dozen sloths perished in a warehouse around two minutes from the Sloth World Orlando location between December 2024 and February 2025, the FWC said, as Fox35 reported.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Ties with teachers union Marking suggests in her email that the members of the board capitulated to SCTA demands instead of being fiscally responsible.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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This wouldn’t be another Venezuela that capitulated to America.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Succumbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succumbed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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