1
as in relinquishes
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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2
as in succumbs
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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3
as in resigns
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 submits
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 falls
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 indulges
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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as in submissions
the usually forced yielding of one's person or possessions to the control of another
the police demanded the surrender of all hostages as a condition for allowing the hijackers safe passage out of the country
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Recent Examples of surrenders
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
The ayatollahs won’t make any deal that surrenders their nuclear program.
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Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
22 May 2026
Alex Murdaugh surrenders Murdaugh turned himself in at the Hampton County Detention Center.
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Marlene Lenthang,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
Stray animals or surrenders will no longer be accepted at police stations in most cases, and neighborhood rescues are no longer an option for officers.
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Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
South African wages have barely grown in real terms over the last five years, and the typical low-income commuter already surrenders up to 40% of their monthly income to the minibus tax, while increases to the price of diesel will cascade into road freight and farm production.
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Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
When Kenobi surrenders and Vader swings his blade through Kenobi’s chest, Kenobi disappears.
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Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
Just like that, Cassie surrenders her image to Maddy’s control.
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Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
But Trump on Friday said that the United States wouldn’t end the war until Iran surrenders unconditionally.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
Eva Flowe
july 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Advocates point to insufficient oversight and inadequate funding as systemic problems, while increased pet surrenders during economic downturns strain already overwhelmed rescues and shelters.
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Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
The new Orlando shelter helps expand pet adoption opportunities while opening up capacity for pet surrenders, the pet food pantry and other community services.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
During the year, the spring/summer opens the doors to a spike in pet surrenders.
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Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
These surrenders might occur because of unpreparedness or life changes.
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Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
In 2024, eight babies were surrendered to Alabama, for instance, four of whom were hospital surrenders and four of whom were left in baby boxes.
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Alana Semuels,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
The new surrenders came after Nashville Police arrested a 17-year-old Antioch teen one day earlier in connection with the incident.
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Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
Here are three key surrenders to make before the season ends.
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Renessa Boley Layne,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
For an Astros pitching staff that surrenders the third-highest fly-ball rate of any team in the sport, this matters.
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Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
The ayatollahs won’t make any deal that surrenders their nuclear program.
—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
22 May 2026
Alex Murdaugh surrenders Murdaugh turned himself in at the Hampton County Detention Center.
—
Marlene Lenthang,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
Stray animals or surrenders will no longer be accepted at police stations in most cases, and neighborhood rescues are no longer an option for officers.
—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
South African wages have barely grown in real terms over the last five years, and the typical low-income commuter already surrenders up to 40% of their monthly income to the minibus tax, while increases to the price of diesel will cascade into road freight and farm production.
—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
When Kenobi surrenders and Vader swings his blade through Kenobi’s chest, Kenobi disappears.
—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
Just like that, Cassie surrenders her image to Maddy’s control.
—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
But Trump on Friday said that the United States wouldn’t end the war until Iran surrenders unconditionally.
—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
Animal Control still provides resources to people reaching out about surrenders.
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Eva Flowe
july 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Advocates point to insufficient oversight and inadequate funding as systemic problems, while increased pet surrenders during economic downturns strain already overwhelmed rescues and shelters.
—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
The new Orlando shelter helps expand pet adoption opportunities while opening up capacity for pet surrenders, the pet food pantry and other community services.
—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
During the year, the spring/summer opens the doors to a spike in pet surrenders.
—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
These surrenders might occur because of unpreparedness or life changes.
—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
In 2024, eight babies were surrendered to Alabama, for instance, four of whom were hospital surrenders and four of whom were left in baby boxes.
—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
The new surrenders came after Nashville Police arrested a 17-year-old Antioch teen one day earlier in connection with the incident.
—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
Here are three key surrenders to make before the season ends.
—
Renessa Boley Layne,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surrenders
Verb
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Could this be the anarchic mind that emerges when the ego relinquishes its hold?
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If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere, unless Carolina relinquishes his rights by not offering him a tender.
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With three days to go before Krypto succumbs to the slow-acting agent, Supergirl sets out on a cosmic adventure to retrieve the antidote, confronting her emotional trauma along the way.
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If someone succumbs to the heat, promptly relocate them to a cool, shaded location.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns, there’s a new World Cup king, and Europe experiences record heat.
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Since Saturday, Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the satirical Cockroach Janta Party, has been camped out in the heart of New Delhi, leading a crowd of protesters who are refusing to leave until the country’s education minister resigns over a national exam system mired in scandal.
Verb
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Schools have 15 days to respond once a parent submits a letter requesting their child be tested for dyslexia.
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Michaels adamantly submits that the answer is not submission in silence but a strong determination to fight for a party that once stood for America’s vision of liberty and justice for all, regardless of race or religion.
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Chris is a freelance journalist who, when not writing, skywatching, playing games or building Lego, indulges his taste for horror, sci-fi and the post-apocalyptic.
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But instead of paranoia, Spielberg indulges openness.
Noun
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Taxpayers who already qualify for one of the remaining offshore compliance programs should think carefully before delaying their submissions.
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The inaugural application period resulted in 500 submissions, though Motown had just four slots to fill, choosing students from Howard University, Morgan State University, North Carolina A&T State University, and Spelman College.
Verb
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Modern life renders traditional digital detoxes impractical, as smartphones are essential for work, banking, and daily tasks.
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Aside from the gorgeous photos of Clooney’s shiny hair, reviewers with all types of hair confirm the shampoo renders great results.
Verb
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The media business always goes through some splitting of cells — meiosis and mitosis — but every industry leader concedes that consolidation is especially needed today.
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The waiver concedes a major point of potential leverage at the start of these 60-day talks.
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