1
as in admits
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
she grudgingly conceded his point
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2
as in succumbs
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
he conceded as soon as it became clear that he could not win
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Recent Examples of concedes
Katie Porter concedes in race for governor.
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Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
The other, correspondingly, concedes it.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The mayor concedes some residents have concerns about the impact the gondola may have on the character of their quiet town.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Nationally, the left often concedes first in the name of pragmatism, while more conservative factions hold firm and extract concessions.
—Darius Khalil Gordon, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
That kind of advance won’t make physical crews or the places trying to lure them very happy, a point Stone concedes.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Even the manager concedes that health questions hover over every member of his prospective rotation.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Oosterhoff concedes that psychiatric diagnoses and prognoses are inherently less certain than those of physical illnesses.
—Charles Lane, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
Although Art Recognition has collaborated with institutions like the Kunsthaus Zürich, Popovici concedes that galleries have little incentive to embrace technology that might cast doubt over their collections.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
The other, correspondingly, concedes it.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The mayor concedes some residents have concerns about the impact the gondola may have on the character of their quiet town.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Nationally, the left often concedes first in the name of pragmatism, while more conservative factions hold firm and extract concessions.
—Darius Khalil Gordon, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
That kind of advance won’t make physical crews or the places trying to lure them very happy, a point Stone concedes.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Even the manager concedes that health questions hover over every member of his prospective rotation.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Oosterhoff concedes that psychiatric diagnoses and prognoses are inherently less certain than those of physical illnesses.
—Charles Lane, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
Although Art Recognition has collaborated with institutions like the Kunsthaus Zürich, Popovici concedes that galleries have little incentive to embrace technology that might cast doubt over their collections.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concedes
Verb
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Shaboozey admits there’s a little bit of his own life story in the album.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2026
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Trying to process what had happened was difficult in the immediate aftermath, Calzini admits.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
Verb
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In season 3's closing stretch, Rue Bennett (Zendaya) succumbs to an accidental fentanyl overdose.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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How to Tackle Lawn Fungus Whether or not your lawn succumbs to a fungal disease is not entirely within your control.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
28 May 2026
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After 17 years behind bars, convicted for murdering his pregnant wife, Max is exonerated after someone else confesses to the crime.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Rafa confesses to eating chocolate in violation of his strict diet.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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The Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Unit is investigating the killing, and asks that anyone with information calls 215-686-3334 or submits an anonymous tip by calling or texting 215-686-TIPS (8477).—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Anyone who submits a bingo card will be entered into a gift card giveaway.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Daniels acknowledges there is still work to do, but says Detroiters can see the results of the land bank's work in neighborhoods across the city.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Still, Walker acknowledges that the cultural shift is ongoing.—
Alena Conley,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The ayatollahs won’t make any deal that surrenders their nuclear program.—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
22 May 2026
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Alex Murdaugh surrenders Murdaugh turned himself in at the Hampton County Detention Center.—
Marlene Lenthang,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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“Concedes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concedes. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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