1
as in admitting
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
she grudgingly conceded his point
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as in succumbing
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
he conceded as soon as it became clear that he could not win
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Recent Examples of conceding
Grinding out results has defined Mallorca’s success lately—not winning a match by more than one goal, scoring few (15), and conceding fewer (13).
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Henry Flynn, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Carlos Miguel was abysmal in New York’s opening playoff match, conceding all goals in a 3-2 loss to Columbus.
—Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
Mineiro has lost six of those 10 matches and scored only six goals, conceding 14.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Their defensive resilience has been particularly noteworthy, conceding just nine goals in their last eight home matches across all competitions.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Due to the 38-year-old insisting on his side playing out the back, Southampton have often found themselves being caught out by opposition and conceding goals as a consequence.
—Nnamdi Onyeagwara, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
The mechanisms for publicly projecting a presidential winner in the media, officially counting the votes and formally electing a president are separate from a candidate conceding the race.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
That begins with Kamala Harris conceding.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
His forecast has proved prescient with even Marko conceding Red Bull’s chances of winning a third constructors’ title in a row have gone.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Henry Flynn, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Carlos Miguel was abysmal in New York’s opening playoff match, conceding all goals in a 3-2 loss to Columbus.
—Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
Mineiro has lost six of those 10 matches and scored only six goals, conceding 14.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Their defensive resilience has been particularly noteworthy, conceding just nine goals in their last eight home matches across all competitions.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Due to the 38-year-old insisting on his side playing out the back, Southampton have often found themselves being caught out by opposition and conceding goals as a consequence.
—Nnamdi Onyeagwara, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
The mechanisms for publicly projecting a presidential winner in the media, officially counting the votes and formally electing a president are separate from a candidate conceding the race.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
That begins with Kamala Harris conceding.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
His forecast has proved prescient with even Marko conceding Red Bull’s chances of winning a third constructors’ title in a row have gone.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceding
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Galois settled the lawsuit from the SEC for $225,000 without admitting wrongdoing, but the damage was done.Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Adelman still lauded Koy for bringing in a large fan base, while also admitting that Glaser — who was announced in September — has had more time to prep.Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
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The scene is played for comedy, of course, as well as an opportunity to demonstrate that the upstanding Rick is still capable of succumbing to an ethical lapse.Adam B. Vary, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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Commenters on Reddit were quick to voice their opinions, many applauding the man for standing his ground and not succumbing to his ex's demands.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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There were also reports of Syrian military troops surrendering in other cities.Victoria Beaule, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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That suspension turned into a monthslong dispute between the state and Carvana, ending with Carvana surrendering its in-state dealer license for three years.Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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Another option suggests closing the case with a note acknowledging the conviction but stating he was never sentenced and his appeal remained unresolved due to presidential immunity.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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While acknowledging the funding challenges, Gilpin emphasizes that these campaigns can be remarkably cost-effective, potentially achieving impacts comparable to multi-million dollar government initiatives for under $100,000.Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors accused the company of submitting false claims for Medicare and other federal healthcare programs for prescriptions patients never received, claiming Walgreens received tens of millions of dollars for the allegedly bogus prescriptions.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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After submitting information, tipsters receive a unique reference number.Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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The video ends with Williams bowing alongside her castmates for the new musical's curtain call.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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The video ends with Williams bowing alongside her castmates for the new musical's curtain call.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Conceding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceding. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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