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as in succumbed
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
I finally yielded to temptation and had a bowl of ice cream
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as in submitted
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
after initially balking at the order, the soldier yielded when the commanding officer threatened a formal charge of insubordination
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as in brought
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the sort of embarrassing question that seldom yields an honest answer
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as in collapsed
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
the door soon yielded to the battering ram
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as in relinquished
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
refusing to yield the city to enemy troops
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as in indulged
to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly
she yielded herself to temptation and booked a month-long vacation in the Bahamas like she'd wanted to for years
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Recent Examples of yielded
But perhaps the most frustrating aspect of a return to the Championship that has yielded just four points from five games is that Wrexham are carrying a threat in attack.
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Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
This campaign against the legislation has not yielded any immediate results.
—Owen Tedford, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Questioning the Oracle Climate models have yielded solid predictions about broad properties of Earth’s climate, such as rates of Arctic warming and the rise in global mean temperatures.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Tanner Gordon — who yielded Machado’s last home run on Sunday in Denver, one of three off him in that game — responded to the first-inning homer by retiring the next 16 batters.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Giolito yielded two runs, one earned, on five hits.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Its television division has yielded hit shows like Euphoria and The Curse, the latter co-created by Benny Safdie and comedian Nathan Fielder.
—Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
The first few weeks of the current school year yielded the biggest exodus seen of pre-K students transferring from private providers to public schools, according to Tim Kaminski, president of the Texas Licensed Child Care Association.
—Lina Ruiz
september 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Rasul Douglas played the remaining 44 snaps after Duck left and yielded three completions in five targets for 56 yards.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
This campaign against the legislation has not yielded any immediate results.
—Owen Tedford, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Questioning the Oracle Climate models have yielded solid predictions about broad properties of Earth’s climate, such as rates of Arctic warming and the rise in global mean temperatures.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Tanner Gordon — who yielded Machado’s last home run on Sunday in Denver, one of three off him in that game — responded to the first-inning homer by retiring the next 16 batters.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Giolito yielded two runs, one earned, on five hits.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Its television division has yielded hit shows like Euphoria and The Curse, the latter co-created by Benny Safdie and comedian Nathan Fielder.
—Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
The first few weeks of the current school year yielded the biggest exodus seen of pre-K students transferring from private providers to public schools, according to Tim Kaminski, president of the Texas Licensed Child Care Association.
—Lina Ruiz
september 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Rasul Douglas played the remaining 44 snaps after Duck left and yielded three completions in five targets for 56 yards.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yielded
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And when Jîna succumbed to her injuries on September 16, the Shargh reporter Niloofar Hamedi defied orders to keep quiet and told the world about her death in a tweet.—
Fatemeh Jamalpour,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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In recent years, two towering figures of American liberalism, President Joe Biden and Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, succumbed to hubris.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
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However, another jailhouse informant, David Vogel, later gave a recorded interview to a DA investigator, also saying Neary admitted to stabbing the victim, corroborating Lunsford’s original statement.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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There were chiffon dresses that gave a nod to the 1920s with their drop waists.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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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
Verb
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Canales was brought here to bring a creative offense to town.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Jenkins voted to continue mask mandates in Brevard County schools, even after the DeSantis administration directed districts to lift them, a stance that brought protests outside her home, threats against her family, and national media scrutiny.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Smith’s extended lunge was needed as Chapman’s throw barely beat Pages’ speed, but Smith instantly collapsed onto his side.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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As usual, Florida’s offense looked stagnant and rarely gave the sophomore quarterback good options before his pocket collapsed.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In May 2025, Kraft Heinz announced a strategic review aimed at unlocking shareholder value, and Berkshire Hathaway relinquished its board seats, signaling potential structural changes.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Shortly after Rose took the helm at the pageant, both Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava relinquished their titles.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Aztecs speared and ate them, and Catholic monks indulged on the aquatic delicacies on days they weren’t allowed to eat red meat.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
9 Sep. 2025
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At one point Wednesday, the judge indulged their request to meet with Adelson and the attorneys at a side bar out of the public’s earshot.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After Rogen gave a short and seemingly improvised speech, Bargatze returned for a brief monologue.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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My mother regularly intercepted the packages, returned the items, and used the money to buy food for our family.—
Rachel Kushner,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Yielded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yielded. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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