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as in to give
to produce as revenue I expect that stock to yield at least 14% profit this year

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as in to submit
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control) after initially balking at the order, the soldier yielded when the commanding officer threatened a formal charge of insubordination

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as in to surrender
to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly she yielded herself to temptation and booked a month-long vacation in the Bahamas like she'd wanted to for years

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noun

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How does the verb yield differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of yield are capitulate, defer, relent, submit, and succumb. While all these words mean "to give way to someone or something that one can no longer resist," yield may apply to any sort or degree of giving way before force, argument, persuasion, or entreaty.

yields too easily in any argument

When could capitulate be used to replace yield?

The words capitulate and yield are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, capitulate stresses the fact of ending all resistance and may imply either a coming to terms (as with an adversary) or hopelessness in the face of an irresistible opposing force.

officials capitulated to the protesters' demands

When is it sensible to use defer instead of yield?

The synonyms defer and yield are sometimes interchangeable, but defer implies a voluntary yielding or submitting out of respect or reverence for or deference and affection toward another.

I defer to your expertise in these matters

In what contexts can relent take the place of yield?

Although the words relent and yield have much in common, relent implies a yielding through pity or mercy by one who holds the upper hand.

finally relented and let the children stay up late

When might submit be a better fit than yield?

In some situations, the words submit and yield are roughly equivalent. However, submit suggests full surrendering after resistance or conflict to the will or control of another.

a repentant sinner vowing to submit to the will of God

When would succumb be a good substitute for yield?

While the synonyms succumb and yield are close in meaning, succumb implies weakness and helplessness to the one that gives way or an overwhelming power to the opposing force.

a stage actor succumbing to the lure of Hollywood

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Recent Examples of yield
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Carr has also publicly supported lawsuits Trump filed as a private citizen against ABC and CBS, which yielded twin $16 million settlements from the networks' parent companies. David Folkenflik, NPR, 25 Aug. 2025 The deal dropped eight additional charges from his case, including additional counts of failing to yield the right of way, vehicular homicide, DUI and reckless driving. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2025
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The two-year Treasury yield, which closely tracks expectations for Federal Reserve action, dropped to 3.62% from 3.68%. Alex Veiga, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2025 The president made clear Tuesday that his attempt to fire the Fed governor is part of a push to build a Trump-friendly majority on the central bank’s board — driving down the dollar and sending Treasury yields higher in a sign of ongoing investor uneasiness. Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for yield
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yield
Verb
  • Notably, more people succumb to drowning each year than experience shark bites.
    Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
  • If someone succumbs to the heat, promptly relocate them to a cool, shaded location.
    Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
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  • Skeptics warn that Putin is playing for time, for the opportunity to keep hammering Ukraine on the battlefield while giving lip service to seeking peace.
    Susan Page, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
  • On Monday, All Points East, Rock en Seine, and Forwards Festival announced that the rap star would no longer be performing, although no reason was given for the cancellations.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2025
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  • Greene’s 2024 filing appears to have been submitted two days after the deadline to do so, with the filing dated Aug. 15 after Greene was previously given an extension until Aug. 13 to submit it.
    Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
  • There were a ton of talented people, a ton of great action that was submitted.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
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  • Experts say it's caused by Shope Papillomavirus—a condition the animals carry for life.
    Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
  • But the move has caused Niger, the country in West Africa where the space rock was initially found, to question the legality of its export.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
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  • In 2018, two big Chinese tech companies, ZTE and Fujian Jinhua, nearly collapsed after being cut off from American technology.
    DAN WANG, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Multiple Outer Banks homes have collapsed into the ocean in recent years, including at least three around this time last year from Hurricane Ernesto’s waves.
    Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2025
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  • Jones is not relinquishing his strong negotiating position Jones and Parsons would meet in March to discuss the linebacker’s role on the team going forward.
    Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
  • While a strong federal government may be central to the Democratic Party's identity, maintaining that objective likely requires relinquishing control from the capital and encouraging state politicos to explore new ways to achieve success.
    Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
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  • The Formally surrenders Crossword Clue Answer is... Answer: CEDES For more on USA TODAY's Crossword Puzzles This crossword clue page was generated automatically using information from puzzles.usatoday.com.
    Sally Hoelscher, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025
  • After surrendering a one-out double, Martin retired the next two batters and exited with a two-run lead — but the Royals staged a late rally for a 6-2 victory.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Still, there is a major gap in revenue among the 136 teams that comprise the Football Bowl Subdivision.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Through the first half of this year, the company brought in $210 million in revenue.
    Jamie L. LaReau, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2025

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