1
as in succumbed
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
in the end he submitted and agreed to take that awful-tasting medicine
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as in yielded
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
refusing to submit to sleep, she stayed by her son's hospital bed the whole night
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as in surrendered
to yield to the control or power of enemy forces
the fort's commander received orders not to submit under any circumstances, as reinforcements were on the way
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Recent Examples of submitted
The American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Taxation submitted comments to the Treasury with respect to Executive Order 14247 regarding electronic payments, specifically those made by or to the IRS.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The Washington Post said the claim appears to be based on information submitted to the federal Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, which monitors the safety of shots approved or authorized by the Food and Drug Administration.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Astrophotographers from across the globe submitted over 5,800 entries in the various categories for the 17th annual competition hosted by the Royal Observatory Greenwich in conjunction with astronomy camera manufacturer ZWO.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
But European Parliament President Roberta Metsola denied the request and said procedural rules requiring tributes had to be formally submitted at the opening of a plenary session.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Findings Line Up With Growing Scientific Consensus The draft report hasn’t yet been peer-reviewed, which is a common step in research submitted to academic journals in order to ensure accuracy.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Then ten titles were selected from a pool of 434 books submitted for consideration by their publishers.
—Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
When she was first elected in 2021, more than 26% of the national membership submitted ballots.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Anonymous tips can be submitted via the Anonymous Tip Hotline at 510-578-4965.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The Washington Post said the claim appears to be based on information submitted to the federal Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, which monitors the safety of shots approved or authorized by the Food and Drug Administration.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Astrophotographers from across the globe submitted over 5,800 entries in the various categories for the 17th annual competition hosted by the Royal Observatory Greenwich in conjunction with astronomy camera manufacturer ZWO.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
But European Parliament President Roberta Metsola denied the request and said procedural rules requiring tributes had to be formally submitted at the opening of a plenary session.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Findings Line Up With Growing Scientific Consensus The draft report hasn’t yet been peer-reviewed, which is a common step in research submitted to academic journals in order to ensure accuracy.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Then ten titles were selected from a pool of 434 books submitted for consideration by their publishers.
—Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
When she was first elected in 2021, more than 26% of the national membership submitted ballots.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Anonymous tips can be submitted via the Anonymous Tip Hotline at 510-578-4965.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for submitted
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An area of stormy weather the hurricane center tracked for development between Africa and the Caribbean last week succumbed to this hostile factor.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Kennedale Fire Department attempted lifesaving measures, but the man succumbed to his injuries, authorities said in a news release.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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Mainland China opened higher but surrendered gains as technology hardware, semiconductors, electrical equipment, and telecom stocks lagged.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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McCullough to bring in reliever Seth Martinez, who surrendered an RBI single to Riley Adams.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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All of this means that, as Powell conceded at the annual Jackson Hole summit, the Fed’s dual mandate of ensuring price stability and maximizing employment may be skewing toward prioritizing jobs for the first time in half a decade.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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On the 18th hole of the final match, Nicklaus sank his par putt and then conceded Tony Jacklin’s short par putt, ensuring both the match and the Ryder Cup ended in a tie.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Cal Fire’s newest proposal for Jackson, dubbed AMEX, targets nearly 500 acres with a patchwork of small clearcuts and is silent on tree sizes to be felled.—
John P. O’Brien,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Footage from the 1966 Italian documentary Africa Addio, of a herd of elephants being felled by both ground hunters and sharpshooters in helicopters, is distressing to watch.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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The film bowed this summer and had Theron reprising her role.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Watch enough football and every commercial break becomes an exercise in bleary déjà vu, as the spots that bowed in the first quarter begin repeating on you like so many lager burps.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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