1
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
With its ability to overcome first the devastation of war, and secondly the bifurcation orchestrated by geopolitical chess players, Berlin didn’t get to 75 by giving in to gloom and doom.
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Steven Gaydos, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
Dhalla, however, argued that rather than giving in to such a proposal, Canada should offer a unique solution.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
This leaves one feeling content and rewarded after finally giving in to those post-meal sugar cravings, even if moments before, the same neurons were telling us to stop eating.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
Barcelona have previously criticised the current VAR system and asked for audios themselves when a potential ghost goal by winger Lamine Yamal was not given in an April 2024 Clasico which Madrid won 3-2.
—Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
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Steven Gaydos, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
Dhalla, however, argued that rather than giving in to such a proposal, Canada should offer a unique solution.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
This leaves one feeling content and rewarded after finally giving in to those post-meal sugar cravings, even if moments before, the same neurons were telling us to stop eating.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
Barcelona have previously criticised the current VAR system and asked for audios themselves when a potential ghost goal by winger Lamine Yamal was not given in an April 2024 Clasico which Madrid won 3-2.
—Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give in
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That proximity to real intimacy without fully succumbing to romantic feelings is so incredibly hot.—
Emily Martin,
Them,
10 Feb. 2025
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Outie Mark grabs his innie’s tie and ascends, with copies of his innies around them also succumbing to the balloon-head disorder.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
5 Feb. 2025
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A week earlier Hosemann had submitted a $326 million tax cut package.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Supporters can choose from the list of Denver Peak FC, Colorado 14ers FC, Colorado Summit FC, Denver Elevate FC, Denver FC and Denver Gold FC with an option to submit a write-in name.—
Jenna West,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Slot was disappointed his side conceded from a set piece in the 2-2 draw against Aston Villa.—
Sam Lee,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Being forced into a larger coalition, many Christian Democrats and their supporters concede, would almost certainly sap Mr. Merz’s power to push deregulation, tax cuts and other domestic initiatives through Parliament in a bid to boost the economy.—
Jim Tankersley,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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Image The Cement Garden By Ian McEwan The premise alone is goose bumps grim: After the death of their mother, four children decide to hide her body in a trunk of cement in their basement and fend for themselves rather than surrender to social workers and foster care.—
M.L. Rio,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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The right-hander tossed three scoreless innings later that evening against the Boston Red Sox, allowing three hits while striking out four and surrendering no walks to earn the save and help the White Sox snap a 14-game losing streak.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Give in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20in. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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