1
as in to succumb
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 to submit
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 give in
However, the new policy, signed Monday by Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, affects the health exemptions given in recent years.
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Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 8 July 2025
As required, the records were submitted to the city Campaign Finance Board by Adams’ team to disclose all fundraiser attendees who gave in connection with the event.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025
Only about 4% of flu vaccines given in the United States last year contained thimerosal as a preservative.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
Similar grants were given in 2024 to local restaurants, all clustered around LaSalle Street and still recovering from the pandemic, including Ceres Cafe in the Chicago Board of Trade Building and Goddess and the Baker.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
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Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 8 July 2025
As required, the records were submitted to the city Campaign Finance Board by Adams’ team to disclose all fundraiser attendees who gave in connection with the event.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025
Only about 4% of flu vaccines given in the United States last year contained thimerosal as a preservative.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
Similar grants were given in 2024 to local restaurants, all clustered around LaSalle Street and still recovering from the pandemic, including Ceres Cafe in the Chicago Board of Trade Building and Goddess and the Baker.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give in
Verb
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McKinley succumbed eight days later, and was succeeded by Theodore Roosevelt.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
18 July 2025
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If someone succumbs to the heat, promptly relocate them to a cool, shaded location.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
16 July 2025
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The new program allows customers nationwide to submit their ideas for new Whopper sandwiches on the chain's official website.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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You'll also be required to submit a request form to skip a payment.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Family members conceded that the trial was very tolling and difficult on them.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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Spending that much wasn’t necessary, of course, and Varas concedes some of the features could have been downgraded.—
Denise Hruby
Updated July 13,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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Warren then surrendered Ozzie Albies’ second three-run homer in as many days in the fourth.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
20 July 2025
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Faced with no other option, the heartbroken family surrendered Draco to the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC), despite having loved and raised him for over five years.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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“Give in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20in. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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