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as in succumbs
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 submits
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 causes
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 collapses
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 relinquishes
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 indulges
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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as in products
something produced by physical or intellectual effort
wheat farmers were able to increase the yield per acre substantially
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as in bounties
the total amount collected or obtained especially at one time
the yield from the police department's buyback program for firearms was staggering
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Recent Examples of yields
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Every roadway incident yields distinct outcomes based on liability and insurance limits.
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William Jones,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
In terms of usable space, 6 m² of floor area yields 72 m² of growing space (12X multiplier).
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Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Tasty Takeover in the Milk District often yields gem-level food trucks.
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Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Naturally, googling Messi and Roccuzzo yields some truly deranged headlines, such as one from the Daily Mail that suggests the couple’s 2023 trip to a Publix supermarket was (gasp) staged.
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Emma Specter,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
Snell’s arsenal typically yields that type of contact.
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Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Turning those onions golden brown and translucent, which yields a sweet, rich flavor.
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
This always-popular recipe yields a moist, fluffy loaf that's loaded with zucchini flavor and crunch from buttery walnuts.
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Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Smith reiterated some of the company’s goals outlined in August aimed at improving the company’s yields and margins.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
High yields worldwide have been rattling investors after oil prices burst above $100 per barrel because of the war.
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Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The advantage of aeroponics is the higher oxygenation of the roots, leading to faster growth cycles and higher yields.
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Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Its automatic mode finds the eyes and yields well-delineated, jet-black pupils.
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Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
That’s especially important for farmers because nitrogen fertilizers serve as a key nutrient for crops that accelerates growth and enhances yields during harvest, Sumner added.
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Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
That could last through earnings, but not if bond prices fall and yields rise.
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Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Here's how to grow blueberries in pots and how to care for them for maximum yields.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Verb
An average summer typically yields between one to three of these such warnings.
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Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Every roadway incident yields distinct outcomes based on liability and insurance limits.
—
William Jones,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
In terms of usable space, 6 m² of floor area yields 72 m² of growing space (12X multiplier).
—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Tasty Takeover in the Milk District often yields gem-level food trucks.
—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Naturally, googling Messi and Roccuzzo yields some truly deranged headlines, such as one from the Daily Mail that suggests the couple’s 2023 trip to a Publix supermarket was (gasp) staged.
—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
Snell’s arsenal typically yields that type of contact.
—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Turning those onions golden brown and translucent, which yields a sweet, rich flavor.
—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
This always-popular recipe yields a moist, fluffy loaf that's loaded with zucchini flavor and crunch from buttery walnuts.
—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
Noun
Gulf primary bond issuance came to an abrupt halt in the wake of the conflict, with corporate and sovereign bond yields jumping as geopolitical tensions escalated.
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Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Smith reiterated some of the company’s goals outlined in August aimed at improving the company’s yields and margins.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
High yields worldwide have been rattling investors after oil prices burst above $100 per barrel because of the war.
—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The advantage of aeroponics is the higher oxygenation of the roots, leading to faster growth cycles and higher yields.
—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Its automatic mode finds the eyes and yields well-delineated, jet-black pupils.
—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
That’s especially important for farmers because nitrogen fertilizers serve as a key nutrient for crops that accelerates growth and enhances yields during harvest, Sumner added.
—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
That could last through earnings, but not if bond prices fall and yields rise.
—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Here's how to grow blueberries in pots and how to care for them for maximum yields.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yields
Verb
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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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Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.
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The softened felt gives under his fingers, then holds, each adjustment staying a little longer than the last.
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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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What usually causes harmful algal blooms along Florida's coasts?
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Banks should spend more time asking what causes that switch to flip.
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Corruption deepened, the economy entered one of the worst collapses in modern history, and a humanitarian crisis pushed close to a third of the population out of the country.
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By contrast, Roberts’s opinion in Slaughter collapses this distinction.
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.
Verb
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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.
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As her business has expanded, her products are now available at Terrain, Joan’s on Third and the MoMA Design Store in addition to her website.
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Check out more of my favorite beauty products from this year below.
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“Yields.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yields. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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