1
as in succumbing
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
give in and have some chocolate
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2
as in submitting
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
after withstanding hours of begging, their father finally gave in and let them go to the amusement park
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Recent Examples of giving in
That’s the highest percentage since Forbes began scoring giving in 2020, as net worths have shot up amid soaring stock markets but charitable donations have not kept pace.
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Ella Malmgren, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
After a few seconds of arguing, Drew could be seen giving in to the upset fan, reaching into his son's glove for the baseball and giving it to the woman.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Hernandez had no interest in giving in to criticism.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Everyday New Yorkers are not giving up, are not giving in, are not surrendering.
—John Santucci, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
Ella Malmgren, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
After a few seconds of arguing, Drew could be seen giving in to the upset fan, reaching into his son's glove for the baseball and giving it to the woman.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Hernandez had no interest in giving in to criticism.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Everyday New Yorkers are not giving up, are not giving in, are not surrendering.
—John Santucci, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving in
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And across the board, officers with stronger EQ are better at building informant networks, de-escalating tense scenes, and sustaining long-term careers without succumbing to burnout.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The man sitting next to me was beginning to nod off, perhaps succumbing to a post-cookie sugar crash.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
16 Sep. 2025
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Ukraine has been submitting films for the international feature category since 1997 but has yet to secure a nomination.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Sep. 2025
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Silva is coming off a dominant performance at UFC 314, submitting Bryce Mitchell in the second round.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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After conceding twice in the first 31 minutes, things could have become ugly.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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The club has two wins, two draws, and four losses on the campaign, scoring 11 goals this season but conceding 13, resulting in a minus-two goal differential.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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After prominent political activist Charlie Kirk was killed at a speaking event at a Utah university last week, an intense, 30-plus-hour manhunt for a suspect in the shooting ended with him peacefully surrendering at a local sheriff’s office, accompanied by his parents.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
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As your celestial ruler, Venus, takes a dip in your sleepy 12th house of resting, retreating and surrendering to the ebb and flow of your spirit, you’re encouraged to slow down.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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But rather than bowing to Trump’s pressure campaign, analysts say, Chinese leaders are using an app cherished by the US president and millions of Americans as leverage to extract other, far more consequential concessions.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Demerzel gasps, and for once Day isn’t preening in the mirror but bowing his head.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Giving in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20in. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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