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as in relinquished
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
the toddler surrendered the doll to her mother after a brief struggle the commander surrendered the garrison without having fired a single shot
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as in succumbed
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
the father refused to surrender to his son's constant begging for a BB gun
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as in resigned
to give up (as a position of authority) formally
the aging queen refused to surrender the throne to her increasingly impatient heir
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as in submitted
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
determined to give up smoking, she so far has not surrendered to her incessant desire to have a cigarette
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as in fell
to yield to the control or power of enemy forces
General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865, thus ending the Civil War
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as in indulged
to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly
laid-off workers who surrender themselves to despair will almost certainly never regain their footing
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Recent Examples of surrendered
When the Nazi Reich surrendered, Eisenhower commented the war was over, but not won.
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Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
The Eagles hadn’t surrendered more than 23 points since their 33-16 loss to the Tampa Buccaneers in Week 4.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
And Ohio State surrendered the ball 17 times in an 83-59 thrashing.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
The Giants defense just surrendered five TD passes to Lamar Jackson and the Ravens with no pass rush and coverage breakdowns.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
The 473 yards gained by Ohio State was the most surrendered by the Tennessee defense all season.
—Mitch Stacy, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2024
In three appearances including two in the World Series, the Dodgers righty surrendered no runs on five hits and four walks.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
The Rams tightened the screws after that and surrendered only a field goal.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
The former chief advisor to New York City Mayor Eric Adams surrendered Thursday to face corruption charges in the latest blow to the administration of a mayor under indictment amid investigations into multiple aides and allies.
—Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
The Eagles hadn’t surrendered more than 23 points since their 33-16 loss to the Tampa Buccaneers in Week 4.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
And Ohio State surrendered the ball 17 times in an 83-59 thrashing.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
The Giants defense just surrendered five TD passes to Lamar Jackson and the Ravens with no pass rush and coverage breakdowns.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
The 473 yards gained by Ohio State was the most surrendered by the Tennessee defense all season.
—Mitch Stacy, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2024
In three appearances including two in the World Series, the Dodgers righty surrendered no runs on five hits and four walks.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
The Rams tightened the screws after that and surrendered only a field goal.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
The former chief advisor to New York City Mayor Eric Adams surrendered Thursday to face corruption charges in the latest blow to the administration of a mayor under indictment amid investigations into multiple aides and allies.
—Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surrendered
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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
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The driver succumbed to their injuries from the crash, authorities said.—
Erik S. Hanley,
Journal Sentinel,
21 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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Related article Damage to ancient Hadrian’s Wall confirmed after famous UK tree ‘deliberately felled’ Jon Stokes, director of trees, science and research at the Tree Council, said in the trust’s statement that ancient oaks can live up to 1,000 years.—
Olivia Kemp,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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In some scenes of the film, the relationship remains much closer as in Myanmar, where loggers use elephants to move giant trees felled for timber.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
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Advances in technology have rendered phishing more accessible to cybercriminals.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Initially hopeful for a recovery and return to racing, the extent and persistence of his injuries rendered that aspiration unattainable.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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The Census Bureau this week conceded an intra-government disagreement.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Madrid into the break with 29 goals conceded in 26 games this season across all competitions.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Secretary of State Cyrus Vance, who advocated diplomacy over force to resolve the hostage crisis, resigned.—
Marty Steinberg,
CNBC,
29 Dec. 2024
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Carter resigned from his Naval duties in 1953 to return home to Plains and take care of his family's farm and estate.—
Tabitha Parent,
People.com,
29 Dec. 2024
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In his first five episodes, Newsom has mostly capitulated to right-wing guests, agreeing with them on issues such as trans women competing in sports and the vilification of white men.—
David W. Brown,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
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Instead, United capitulated, turning in what remains the worst defeat of Farke’s tenure.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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They were abandoned in 1959 when outpaced by technology.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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In April 2023, Blue Island leveled another complaint against the nonprofit asking a judge to declare the property in violation of the city’s building codes, dangerous, unsafe and abandoned, court records show.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Surrendered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surrendered. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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