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as in relinquished
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
the toddler surrendered the doll to her mother after a brief struggle the commander surrendered the garrison without having fired a single shot
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as in succumbed
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
the father refused to surrender to his son's constant begging for a BB gun
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as in resigned
to give up (as a position of authority) formally
the aging queen refused to surrender the throne to her increasingly impatient heir
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as in submitted
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
determined to give up smoking, she so far has not surrendered to her incessant desire to have a cigarette
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as in fell
to yield to the control or power of enemy forces
General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865, thus ending the Civil War
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as in indulged
to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly
laid-off workers who surrender themselves to despair will almost certainly never regain their footing
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Recent Examples of surrendered
Both officers surrendered, were booked and later released, police said.
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City News Service, Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Cabrera surrendered one run in 3 2/3 innings Thursday against the Seattle Mariners while striking out three and, perhaps most importantly, not walking a batter.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The owner then surrendered them to the BCSPCA, and the animals were brought to the shelter in Lahaska for treatment, with the focus on treating the sickest of the cats and kittens first.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
During an initial encounter with the individual, two more puppies were surrendered to animal control.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
His parents surrendered the dogs to Miami-Dade Animal Services, which said the animals have been euthanized.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Bipartisan legislation would mandate executive bonuses and other pay be surrendered, three years after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.
—Andrew Ackerman, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Inserted onto a third pair with big, bruising partner Lian Bichel, in Tyler Myers’ first two games with the Dallas Stars, Dallas has surrendered just one high-quality chance against in Myers’ first 25 minutes with the team.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Unfortunately, this sweet 3-year-old Labrador-mix is one of many pets who are sadly surrendered to valley shelters due to community-wide struggles — including housing instability.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
City News Service, Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Cabrera surrendered one run in 3 2/3 innings Thursday against the Seattle Mariners while striking out three and, perhaps most importantly, not walking a batter.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The owner then surrendered them to the BCSPCA, and the animals were brought to the shelter in Lahaska for treatment, with the focus on treating the sickest of the cats and kittens first.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
During an initial encounter with the individual, two more puppies were surrendered to animal control.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
His parents surrendered the dogs to Miami-Dade Animal Services, which said the animals have been euthanized.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Bipartisan legislation would mandate executive bonuses and other pay be surrendered, three years after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.
—Andrew Ackerman, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Inserted onto a third pair with big, bruising partner Lian Bichel, in Tyler Myers’ first two games with the Dallas Stars, Dallas has surrendered just one high-quality chance against in Myers’ first 25 minutes with the team.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Unfortunately, this sweet 3-year-old Labrador-mix is one of many pets who are sadly surrendered to valley shelters due to community-wide struggles — including housing instability.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surrendered
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The first goal came when goalkeeper John Pulskamp relinquished the ball to opposing striker Wessam Abou Ali in the box.—
PJ Green
March 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Two were relinquished in the 1990s.—
Coalter G Lathrop,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2026
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And on Friday, September 13, 1996, Tupac Shakur succumbed to his gunshot wounds from six days prior.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
13 Mar. 2026
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Tim Pennington called again that evening, Bell said, to ask for prayers as his son's condition was worsening, and then later told him the soldier had succumbed to his injuries.—
ALLEN G. BREED,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad, who is seen as the potential political heir of 80-year-old President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has resigned, according to a decision published in Brazil’s official gazette Friday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Those had been there longer were also a part of the reduction in force or resigned soon after.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2026
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The language of the measure will be a combination of ideas submitted by Zach Russem, who represents the online travel industry, and city resident Katheryn Rhodes.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Deputies said that the case would be submitted to the Riverside County District Attorney's Office for filing consideration.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Only a shadow of these forests’ old-growth trees remain as their second-growth progeny continue to be felled.—
Evan Mills,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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In Greek tragedies, the hero is felled by a fatal flaw.—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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The custodian of the maison’s some 20,000 documents, fragments, and objects is the effervescent Sophie Rouart, who indulged me in pulling any style of my choosing.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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Seibert’s niece, said her uncle indulged his love of travel the past three years, even going on a road trip to his old haunts in Washington, Idaho and Montana.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Officers on scene rendered medical aid.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Iranian regime is being rendered impotent.—
,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Stars have a +51 scoring differential, with 232 total goals scored and 181 conceded.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Conyears-Ervin conceded to Ford late Tuesday, though The Associated Press has not declared a winner.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Surrendered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surrendered. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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