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as in succumbs
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 submits
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 causes
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 collapses
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 relinquishes
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 indulges
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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as in products
something produced by physical or intellectual effort
wheat farmers were able to increase the yield per acre substantially
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as in bounties
the total amount collected or obtained especially at one time
the yield from the police department's buyback program for firearms was staggering
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Recent Examples of yields
Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
That larger sample yields an important insight.
—Jason Jewell, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
This is a perennial Dianthus that yields grassy green, fluffy pompons throughout spring and summer.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
And their past two games have been at a ballpark a mile above sea level that historically yields 11 runs and 1½ homers per game.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
With mounting fuel costs and strict IMO targets, even a 10 percent saving on a big ship yields major benefits.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
This new special release takes its cue from the extremely high-proof Coy Hill whiskey that came out a few years ago, a small batch made up of barrels selected from the eponymous warehouse which yields whiskey that often reaches hazmat levels.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
Shifting departure or return dates by a day or two — especially from peak weekends and holidays to midweek — often yields big price differences.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Their gentle cooking method yields the most tender whites and velvety yolks, conveniently cooked in a ramekin or other heat-proof container for easy customization.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, publishers are dealing with falling open‑web ad yields, unstable traffic from platforms and a flood of low‑quality AI content competing for the same eyeballs.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
But what if yields surge and inflation spikes when millions more Americans are retired and millions fewer are working?
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Second, new inflation and jobs reports could push yields and mortgage rates higher or lower, depending on the data.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Experts fear that rising diesel prices and higher fertilizer costs will also hurt farm productivity, reducing yields and increasing food insecurity.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Experts are already warning that there may not be enough fertilizer for the next harvest season, presaging lower yields and higher prices.
—Judd Devermont, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, oil prices and Treasury yields inched higher, signaling that uncertainty about the Strait of Hormuz reopening continues in the background.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Chicago composer has achieved viral success with her melancholy instrumental music, but her return to traditional singer-songwriter fare yields mixed results.
—Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
That larger sample yields an important insight.
—Jason Jewell, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
This is a perennial Dianthus that yields grassy green, fluffy pompons throughout spring and summer.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
And their past two games have been at a ballpark a mile above sea level that historically yields 11 runs and 1½ homers per game.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
With mounting fuel costs and strict IMO targets, even a 10 percent saving on a big ship yields major benefits.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
This new special release takes its cue from the extremely high-proof Coy Hill whiskey that came out a few years ago, a small batch made up of barrels selected from the eponymous warehouse which yields whiskey that often reaches hazmat levels.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
Shifting departure or return dates by a day or two — especially from peak weekends and holidays to midweek — often yields big price differences.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Their gentle cooking method yields the most tender whites and velvety yolks, conveniently cooked in a ramekin or other heat-proof container for easy customization.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Noun
Shortly after the Iran war began, there were several weak Treasury auctions in which bonds cleared at higher-than-expected yields or drew insufficient buyer demand.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, publishers are dealing with falling open‑web ad yields, unstable traffic from platforms and a flood of low‑quality AI content competing for the same eyeballs.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
But what if yields surge and inflation spikes when millions more Americans are retired and millions fewer are working?
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Second, new inflation and jobs reports could push yields and mortgage rates higher or lower, depending on the data.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Experts fear that rising diesel prices and higher fertilizer costs will also hurt farm productivity, reducing yields and increasing food insecurity.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Experts are already warning that there may not be enough fertilizer for the next harvest season, presaging lower yields and higher prices.
—Judd Devermont, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, oil prices and Treasury yields inched higher, signaling that uncertainty about the Strait of Hormuz reopening continues in the background.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yields
Verb
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Where Uthmeier succumbs to bigotry is in the presumption that DEI means unqualified.—
Howard L. Simon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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But her character succumbs to Ducournau’s convoluted plotting.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And that gives Ukraine a huge win globally.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Simmons is right that the glasses are super-thin, which gives them a delightful hand feel no matter the beverage.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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SpaceX routinely submits regulatory filings to authorize new gateway sites.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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Feeling neglected by Les, Lindy has struck up a retaliatory affair with his colleague Richie (O-T Fagbenle), who mistakenly submits one of her students’ short stories to The New Yorker as her own.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Onions emit a gas that causes potatoes to sprout.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As the video demonstrates, von Ensingen’s drawing (not in the show, alas) collapses all the levels, complete with stairs, setbacks, vaults, and columns, onto a single plane.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
23 Apr. 2026
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For Tottenham, what once felt unthinkable is fast becoming one of the most remarkable collapses the 34-year Premier League era has seen.—
Dean Jones,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Could this be the anarchic mind that emerges when the ego relinquishes its hold?—
Michael Pollan,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere, unless Carolina relinquishes his rights by not offering him a tender.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Teleportation indulges me due to time efficiency, being able to travel anywhere without cost, and just the experience of being anywhere as soon as someone needs me.—
Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
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Her girlfriend — a writer who understands the emotional and mental demands of creating — indulges her interests.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
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All products featured on Bon Appétit are independently selected by our editors.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Yields.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yields. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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