giving in

present participle of give in

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving in
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • After submitting information, tipsters receive a unique reference number.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • 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).
    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
Verb
  • There were also reports of Syrian military troops surrendering in other cities.
    Victoria Beaule, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Verb
  • The video ends with Williams bowing alongside her castmates for the new musical's curtain call.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
  • 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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