giving in

present participle of give in

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving in
Verb
  • Three of the five were immediately eliminated – Rasmussen's sister, mother, and her close friend –after submitting DNA samples.
    Doc Louallen, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In addition to vying for adapted screenplay, Focus Features is submitting the film for other prestigious Oscar categories, including best picture, actor for Butler, actress for Comer, and supporting actor for Hardy.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Musk, who tends to see court fights through to the bitter end rather than conceding, reserved the right to revive his claims.
    Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
  • The Dolphins defense is conceding a 36% pass success rate to running backs (6th) and will shut down the screens as the Titans are targeting running backs on 27% of passes (2nd-most).
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Verb
  • Oysters like an alkaline bath; the oozing dark mystery of unpurged crawfish; shellfish bubblegum masquerading as mussels; crab legs surrendering meat one toothpick shred at a time; sushi rolls somehow chewy at their core.
    Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Today, most structures are surrendering back to the natural environment.
    Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Dust and debris can settle inside and damage items, or they can be crushed by bowing boxes stacked on one another.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Dust and debris can settle inside and damage items, or they can be crushed by bowing boxes stacked on one another.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2024
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