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as in succumbed
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
one side finally capitulated when it became clear that they couldn't win the argument
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as in surrendered
to yield to the control or power of enemy forces
the city reluctantly capitulated to the invaders after a three-day siege
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Recent Examples of capitulated
University leaders in Wisconsin, North Carolina, North Dakota, Virginia, Kentucky, and Texas have capitulated to jawboning efforts, shuttering DEI offices and LGBTQ studies programs when they are not required by law to do so.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
The full 2004-05 season was lost before the players capitulated, and the same system remains in place today.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
The full 2004-05 season was lost before the players capitulated, and the same system remains in place today.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitulated
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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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When the Nazi Reich surrendered, Eisenhower commented the war was over, but not won.Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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And Ohio State surrendered the ball 17 times in an 83-59 thrashing.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
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Not too long before, Ajax had lost 4-0 at home to rivals Feyenoord — managed by Arne Slot — then conceded five away to PSV.Michael Walker, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Leicester, who have kept just one clean sheet this season, have conceded 37 goals in 17 league games at an average of over two goals a game, with seven goals conceded without reply in the last two fixtures alone.Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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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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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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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
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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
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“Capitulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capitulated. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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