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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
Miles gives in to the club, and the teachers return to school with RJ ecstatic about his new extracurricular activity.
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Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2025
The intrigue: The project is funded by a $10 million gift from the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, the largest grant the foundation has given in its more than 40-year history.
—Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
Cats may enjoy eggs, but the protein should be given in moderation, just like any other human food.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
For his devotion to this project, the botanical name of the plant — Matthiola incana — was given in his honor.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 30 Jan. 2025
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Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2025
The intrigue: The project is funded by a $10 million gift from the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, the largest grant the foundation has given in its more than 40-year history.
—Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
Cats may enjoy eggs, but the protein should be given in moderation, just like any other human food.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
For his devotion to this project, the botanical name of the plant — Matthiola incana — was given in his honor.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 30 Jan. 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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Since then, veterans and survivors have submitted over 4 million claims, including almost 1.7 million PACT Act-specific claim applications.—
Tom Jurkowsky,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2025
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Powell conceded the action has left a gap in regulation.—
Courtenay Brown,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Kansas City scored seven goals in the second half against a staunch San Diego defense that previously led the league with 4.2 goals conceded per game.—
Nathan Dunn,
Kansas City Star,
10 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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