caved

Definition of cavednext
past tense of cave

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for caved
Verb
  • Tips submitted anonymously to the hotline may be eligible for a reward of up to $25,000.
    Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Last spring, Illinois lawmakers advanced a bill that would have mandated additional oversight, including a homeschool declaration form to be submitted to local districts.
    Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Still, the protesters have not capitulated.
    Shahrnush Parsipur, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces effectively capitulated to the Syrian government after suffering crushing losses from a major offensive.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 18 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The 2028 Summer Games, to be held in Los Angeles, are already beset by concerns about cost overruns.
    Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Miller criticized Bass in an interview with the Los Angeles Times, claiming the city is on a downward trajectory, beset by problems, and needs strong leadership at City Hall.
    Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Caved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caved. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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