given in

verb

Definition of given innext
past participle of give in
1
as in indulged
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit) give in and have some chocolate

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2
as in yielded
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 Synonyms for given in
  1. yielded
  2. submitted
  3. surrendered
  4. bowed
  5. conceded
  6. budged
  7. succumbed
Verb
  • In contrast, 10 away games have yielded just 13 points, a distinctly mid-table return.
    Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Spending the first nine years of his MLB career in Houston has yielded Bregman plenty of opportunities to play in the postseason.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of yielded
Verb
  • The application deadline has been extended to January 24, 2025, with prescreening requirements — ranging from two original rap songs, four original beats, a turntable performance, or a beatbox performance — submitted by video before a live audition.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • According to measurements submitted to the weather service, snowfall totals ranged between 8 and 13 inches in the Kansas City area.
    Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of submitted
Verb
  • When the Nazi Reich surrendered, Eisenhower commented the war was over, but not won.
    Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • And Ohio State surrendered the ball 17 times in an 83-59 thrashing.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of surrendered
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  • With their heads bowed, and some hands gripped together, each stayed quiet as a chaplain spoke life into their calling.
    Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • With their heads bowed, and some hands gripped together, each stayed quiet as a chaplain spoke life into their calling.
    Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of bowed
Verb
  • Arne Slot’s side conceded three in a semi-ludicrous 6-3 win at Tottenham two days ago, two at home against Fulham, two away at Southampton and three in this pulsating game at Newcastle at the start of December.
    Duncan Alexander, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Madrid into the break with 29 goals conceded in 26 games this season across all competitions.
    Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of conceded
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  • Despite the rate cuts, mortgage rates haven't budged much and continue to hover near 20-year highs, leaving many would-be homebuyers disappointed.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Even though the central bank started cutting interest rates in September, the average credit card interest rate has barely budged.
    Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of budged
Verb
  • While many plants have succumbed to winter’s sleep, there are still plenty of flowers to keep your gardens lively and vases full.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The driver succumbed to their injuries from the crash, authorities said.
    Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of succumbed
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