1
as in admitting
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
she grudgingly conceded his point
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2
as in succumbing
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 conceding
Their rim protection was even worse, conceding 84 points in the paint.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Livakovic was the difference maker, keeping Colombia from scoring after conceding a fluke goal early on with four crucial saves.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
DeBrusk and Boeser each scored power-play goals, and the penalty kill weathered a 95 second five-on-three before conceding Granlund's goal late in a penalty to defenseman Elias Pettersson.
—CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
And the Pelicans tucked themselves to sleep, fouling Brunson on a drive to the rim with just over a minute left in regulation, then conceding a technical foul, a sequence that put the Knicks up 118-111 in the waning moments of regulation.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
In District 17, Eleanor Sweet McDonnell sent a statement conceding the race to Joe Salvi, congratulating the young Republican who, according to unofficial results received, just under 1,600 votes.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
DeBrusk and Boeser each scored power-play goals, and the penalty kill weathered a 95 second five-on-three before conceding Granlund’s goal late in a penalty to defenseman Elias Pettersson.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The team has scored 124 goals while conceding only four.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
While conceding four goals may look rough on paper, Ferree made seven saves in Toluca.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Livakovic was the difference maker, keeping Colombia from scoring after conceding a fluke goal early on with four crucial saves.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
DeBrusk and Boeser each scored power-play goals, and the penalty kill weathered a 95 second five-on-three before conceding Granlund's goal late in a penalty to defenseman Elias Pettersson.
—CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
And the Pelicans tucked themselves to sleep, fouling Brunson on a drive to the rim with just over a minute left in regulation, then conceding a technical foul, a sequence that put the Knicks up 118-111 in the waning moments of regulation.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
In District 17, Eleanor Sweet McDonnell sent a statement conceding the race to Joe Salvi, congratulating the young Republican who, according to unofficial results received, just under 1,600 votes.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
DeBrusk and Boeser each scored power-play goals, and the penalty kill weathered a 95 second five-on-three before conceding Granlund’s goal late in a penalty to defenseman Elias Pettersson.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The team has scored 124 goals while conceding only four.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
While conceding four goals may look rough on paper, Ferree made seven saves in Toluca.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceding
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Soderbergh extracts some fun from the ensuing cat-and-mouse logistics, from Lori’s meticulous duplication of the Christophers to Julian’s efforts to bluff her into admitting her true intentions.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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The suit also accused Michel, Esformes and others of admitting elderly patients from ALFs owned by Michel and Esformes to Larkin for medically unnecessary treatment paid for by Medicare and Medicaid.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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And the bumbling nature of Lesgate, with Jones playing the internal conflicts sharply, comes with succumbing to the horrid nature of what money can bring.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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In a dramatic departure from the novels, Kay and Dorothy’s father died in an armed robbery, rather than succumbing to leukemia.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Mar. 2026
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However, Bundy reportedly failed to recall if Aime was among his victims while confessing to several homicides throughout Utah.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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District Attorney Vern Pierson thinks meeting with Denise – in particular – may have been Muller's objective for confessing all along.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Tyler Unter threw five scoreless innings before surrendering a pair of runs in the sixth for Santa Margarita.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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Murakami’s two walks came against Jacob Misiorowski, who struck out 11 while surrendering one run — a leadoff home run by Chase Meidroth — on two hits in five innings.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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When Trump won, Smith moved to abandon the cases, acknowledging a longstanding Justice Department policy that says sitting presidents cannot be indicted or prosecuted while in office.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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And by Thursday, the California Legislature followed suit, with the aim of acknowledging the broader contributions of agricultural workers.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Even after submitting paperwork, applicants face long waits.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Hernandez was put in charge of submitting the paperwork.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Environmental groups that have held Toyota up for years as a laggard on EVs offered a much less charitable take, saying the Japanese manufacturer is simply bowing now to their years of pressure to urge them to press the gas on electric cars as the world's largest carmaker.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Food is prepared and offered; soju is poured; there’s bowing, candles, a special table and floor mat, and absolutely no shoes.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
21 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Conceding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceding. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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