as in yielding
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
as in relinquishment
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
1
as in relinquishing
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in succumbing
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in resigning
to give up (as a position of authority) formally
the aging queen refused to surrender the throne to her increasingly impatient heir
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in submitting
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in falling
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
as in indulging
to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly
laid-off workers who surrender themselves to despair will almost certainly never regain their footing
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of surrendering
Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Meekly surrendering the Carabao Cup over two legs against Manchester City 11 months later underlines the still-pending nature of their transformation into an elite outfit.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The company announced today that, at long last, Iger will soon step down as Walt Disney’s CEO, surrendering the job to Disney parks chief Josh D’Amaro at the company’s annual meeting on March 18.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 3 Feb. 2026
Iger is staying on as a senior advisor until the end of his current contract on December 31, surrendering the CEO title at the meeting.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Now, a video making the rounds on social media appears to show three Russian soldiers emerging from a building with their arms raised and surrendering to a robot armed with a machine gun.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026
Consumers appear less interested in surrendering control to AI than in gaining clarity, confidence, and time.
—Nicole Casperson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Detroit’s John Gibson made 19 saves and had his eight-game win streak halted, surrendering a goal midway through the second period and a power-play score early in the third.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Detroit's John Gibson made 19 saves and had his eight-game win streak halted, surrendering a goal midway through the second period and a power-play score early in the third.
—CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The Mule lands on the planet, and Indbur the weasel immediately kneels before the pirate, completely surrendering.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
May Lau has done untold damage to children, both physically and psychologically, and the surrendering of her Texas medical license is a major victory for our state.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Despite surrendering a two-goal lead in the third period, the Panthers got the edge in the shootout with a winning goal from Brad Marchand.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Meekly surrendering the Carabao Cup over two legs against Manchester City 11 months later underlines the still-pending nature of their transformation into an elite outfit.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The company announced today that, at long last, Iger will soon step down as Walt Disney’s CEO, surrendering the job to Disney parks chief Josh D’Amaro at the company’s annual meeting on March 18.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 3 Feb. 2026
Iger is staying on as a senior advisor until the end of his current contract on December 31, surrendering the CEO title at the meeting.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Now, a video making the rounds on social media appears to show three Russian soldiers emerging from a building with their arms raised and surrendering to a robot armed with a machine gun.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026
Consumers appear less interested in surrendering control to AI than in gaining clarity, confidence, and time.
—Nicole Casperson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Detroit’s John Gibson made 19 saves and had his eight-game win streak halted, surrendering a goal midway through the second period and a power-play score early in the third.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Detroit's John Gibson made 19 saves and had his eight-game win streak halted, surrendering a goal midway through the second period and a power-play score early in the third.
—CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surrendering
Adjective
-
Lower real interest rates historically reduce the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like silver, while also supporting the industrial activity that drives silver demand in electronics, electric vehicles and green technology.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
-
The warrior is both strong and yielding, capable of decisive action and deliberate restraint.—
Richard P. Weigand,
Rolling Stone,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
In response, Moreno signed a voluntary relinquishment of Spa Bar’s massage establishment license in July.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
10 Dec. 2025
-
But in 2022, when people returned to their offices or got new jobs and work schedules changed, the San Clemente shelter relinquishments jumped 87%, with 131 animals dropped off.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
25 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
The Buffalo Bills lasted seven weeks in the pole position before relinquishing the title to the Kansas City Chiefs.—
Scott Phillips,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
-
Hamas has shown no signs of relinquishing power or its weapons.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
-
And then Malinin, 21, imploded in a shocking collapse, succumbing to the enormous pressure of his first Winter Games and finishing an incomprehensible eighth.—
Bora Erden,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
-
Her elder two sisters died at 10 and 11; her sister Anne at 29; her ne’er-do-well brother Branwell at 31; and Charlotte at the ripe age of 38—all succumbing to tuberculosis.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Tim Allan, Starmer’s director of communications, followed suit on Monday, resigning from his position in what appeared to be an attempt to ease the pressure on Starmer.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
-
Pawula was working for the Big Tent Coalition, a political action committee founded by Tim Ozinga, R-Mokena, who was state representative in the 37th House District before abruptly resigning in April 2024.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Wright is looking forward to submitting her film to other film festivals after being a part of Balentine’s local series.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
-
Both said they were not contacted by the committee after submitting their complaints.—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Valentine’s Day is all about indulging your senses, especially your sense of smell.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
3 Feb. 2026
-
By indulging his endless, self-destructive reserves of contempt, Doug chances upon a truth, not unlike what Oliver Stone did with JFK.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
There can never again be a DED, even if Sherrill promises that Roehrenbeck will be subordinate to Garcia.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
-
The inspector general's investigation found that Reece and Ruff — who were supervisor and subordinate — did not disclose their romantic relationship, which is a violation of a city executive order.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Surrendering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surrendering. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
