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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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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
Sara gives in, marking the first of a number of bad decisions that will haunt her over the course of the evening.
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Alissa Simon, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
The district shouldn’t give in, argue Tyrone C. Howard and Pedro Noguera in a guest opinion.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Love Is Blind Season 7 might be long over, but the season that brought us more drama than the last two seasons combined seems to be the gift that keeps on giving in that regard.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 3 Dec. 2024
Both honors are given in recognition of their achievements over the course of their careers.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024
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Alissa Simon, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
The district shouldn’t give in, argue Tyrone C. Howard and Pedro Noguera in a guest opinion.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Love Is Blind Season 7 might be long over, but the season that brought us more drama than the last two seasons combined seems to be the gift that keeps on giving in that regard.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 3 Dec. 2024
Both honors are given in recognition of their achievements over the course of their careers.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024
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Barca took the lead through Pedri, yet succumbed to two second half strikes from Rodrigo de Paul and Alexander Sorloth amid Barca's number 8 and Raphinha being unable to put key chances away.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 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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Following the settlement, which came just days after U.S. Magistrate Judge Lisette Reid ordered the president-elect and Stephanopoulos to submit to four-hour depositions, ABC News is facing backlash from both sides of the aisle.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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To prepare for the arrival of a guest with disabilities, the line asks for a Special Requirements Information Form to be submitted 45 days prior to embarkation.David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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Hezbollah, too, withdrew its forces from Syria, and conceded that the rebel offensive there cut off routes to smuggle war matériel from Iran.Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
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For comparison, Manchester City conceded the fewest (3).Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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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
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The Chargers puffed their chest, all right, with a defense which allowed just three points in the final two quarters after surrendering points in Denver’s first three possessions.Jay Paris, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Give in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20in. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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