Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caved
Verb
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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
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Still, the protesters have not capitulated.—
Shahrnush Parsipur,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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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
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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
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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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