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as in relinquished
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
the toddler surrendered the doll to her mother after a brief struggle the commander surrendered the garrison without having fired a single shot
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as in succumbed
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
the father refused to surrender to his son's constant begging for a BB gun
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as in resigned
to give up (as a position of authority) formally
the aging queen refused to surrender the throne to her increasingly impatient heir
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as in submitted
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
determined to give up smoking, she so far has not surrendered to her incessant desire to have a cigarette
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as in fell
to yield to the control or power of enemy forces
General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865, thus ending the Civil War
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as in indulged
to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly
laid-off workers who surrender themselves to despair will almost certainly never regain their footing
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Recent Examples of surrendered
Fast forward to October 2019, when Huffman surrendered to serve a 14-day sentence for her role in the college admissions scandal.
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2024
After giving up 12 points in the paint in the first half, the Nets surrendered 14 points in the paint in the third quarter alone.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
Pixie's life turned upside down when she was surrendered to Halifax County Animal Control in Virginia.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Miami surrendered a season-high 479 yards.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
The draw is a blow to Como, who surrendered the lead for the third time this season.
—David Ferrini, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Mack finished with four tackles, and the 212 rushing yards the Chargers surrendered was a season high.
—Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
The next day, the other five teenage suspects surrendered to police while they were also accompanied by their parents, Evers said.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024
But the defense surrendered a touchdown on the first drive and withered at critical junctures.
—Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2024
After giving up 12 points in the paint in the first half, the Nets surrendered 14 points in the paint in the third quarter alone.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
Pixie's life turned upside down when she was surrendered to Halifax County Animal Control in Virginia.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Miami surrendered a season-high 479 yards.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
The draw is a blow to Como, who surrendered the lead for the third time this season.
—David Ferrini, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Mack finished with four tackles, and the 212 rushing yards the Chargers surrendered was a season high.
—Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
The next day, the other five teenage suspects surrendered to police while they were also accompanied by their parents, Evers said.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024
But the defense surrendered a touchdown on the first drive and withered at critical junctures.
—Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surrendered
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The dream turned into a nightmare when Lucy succumbed to cytomegalovirus (CMV), an infection that can be passed from a mother to her baby during pregnancy.Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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Local authorities had told Reuters that 143 people have succumbed to the illness since late October.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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First United and Jones complained that the trustee overseeing the auction did not comply with Lopez’s instructions in the bankruptcy proceeding, as the bids were submitted under seal.Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Half of the 817 hospitals that submitted maternity data for evaluation were named Best Hospitals for Maternity Care, the media company said in a release.Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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President Bashar al-Assad, and his late father and predecessor, Hafez, were omnipresent forces, glaring down from the many billboards, posters, and statues that were felled this week with all the exuberance, rage, and grief of the long-oppressed.Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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It was even enlarged to incorporate two massive, historic elm trees that would have been felled to accommodate the structure otherwise.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024
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The battle sequences in particular are stunningly rendered, and will certainly benefit from being viewed on the largest possible premium and large-format screens.Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
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Mikey’s memories, though, were rendered in subtle color.Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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Helmut Marko conceded that Verstappen’s teammates—referring to the thousands of them—are also being cheated by this orientation.Rob Reed, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Newman conceded last month after losing to Choi by less than 2 percentage points, or about 6,000 votes.Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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While similar ethics reports have occasionally been released after a member of Congress has resigned, such instances are rare.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Efforts to impeach Kim and the safety minister were dropped after both officials resigned before parliament could take a vote.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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University leaders in Wisconsin, North Carolina, North Dakota, Virginia, Kentucky, and Texas have capitulated to jawboning efforts, shuttering DEI offices and LGBTQ studies programs when they are not required by law to do so.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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The full 2004-05 season was lost before the players capitulated, and the same system remains in place today.Carol Schram, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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By Wednesday morning, Albertsons abandoned the merger and filed a lawsuit against Kroger, alleging a willful breach of contract for not doing enough to win regulatory approval for the merger.Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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Tesla deliveries are below expectations, Volvo has moved back its 2030 100% EV timeline, General Motors abandoned its 1-million-vehicle 2025 sales goal, and Ford has shifted some EV production back to internal combustion vehicles, the note reported.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Surrendered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surrendered. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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