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
Musk, who tends to see court fights through to the bitter end rather than conceding, reserved the right to revive his claims.
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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
This would signal that Moscow has complete freedom of action militarily, including the further use of nuclear weapons to wipe out Ukrainian defenses, essentially conceding a Russian victory.
—Richard K. Betts, Foreign Affairs, 4 July 2022
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
This would signal that Moscow has complete freedom of action militarily, including the further use of nuclear weapons to wipe out Ukrainian defenses, essentially conceding a Russian victory.
—Richard K. Betts, Foreign Affairs, 4 July 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceding
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The case was settled through a consent decree in May, meaning that Leaf Property Investments resolved the dispute without admitting guilt or taking liability.Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 21 Oct. 2024
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The program, which Harris replicated elsewhere in the state as attorney general, ran into criticism for admitting undocumented immigrants with no legal right to work.Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
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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
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Today, most structures are surrendering back to the natural environment.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
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The report highlights the company's ongoing efforts to secure additional funding and implement strategic plans to continue operations, acknowledging substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern without additional capital.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Altair's financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, with management acknowledging the need for additional financing to meet future obligations.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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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
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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
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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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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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“Conceding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceding. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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