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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
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Research yields conflicting results as to whether creatine increases anabolic hormones.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Cinema and poetry often inspire Rose with her namesake designs, bringing a dramatic edge to feminine styling that still yields to strength and confidence.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
This understanding of Bessette Kennedy as a person with humor and charm — a depth beyond her wardrobe, reputation and married name — yields a delicate, enigmatic performance.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
Monday morning in downtown Waseca yields both long-time residents and occasional out-of-towners.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
The on-site farm yields a variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs—from several different types of tomatoes to wing beans, lemon cucumber, Hawaiian papaya, and romaine lettuce.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Wormwood is a Europeanplant that yields a bitter-tasting oil but contains neither worm nor wood.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Koepka received another warm reception on as fine a day as the San Diego coast can offer, with warm sunshine and a blue sky and more red numbers under par than Torrey typically yields.
—Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Contrarily, yields moving lower may be a signal that bond issuance is outpacing demand from investors.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
In the bond market, Treasury yields held relatively steady ahead of potentially market-moving reports coming later in the week.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Most days, a trip to the beach yields beautifully clear water.
—Theodore J. Karamanski, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
For those keen on lip liner, Refy’s chubby lip blur yields a similar effect.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Together, these systems are intended to help farmers reduce dependence on manual labor and chemical herbicides while maintaining or improving crop yields.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
According to John Canavan, the lead market analyst at Oxford Economics, that initial dip was likely compounded by a spike in Japanese-long-term-bond yields.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
Treasury yields declined toward year-end as investors anticipated further rate cuts in 2026, reflecting growing confidence that inflation pressures were easing.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
Starting with cake mix is a clever shortcut that not only speeds up the baking progress, but yields a cookie with an extra supple texture.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Research yields conflicting results as to whether creatine increases anabolic hormones.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Cinema and poetry often inspire Rose with her namesake designs, bringing a dramatic edge to feminine styling that still yields to strength and confidence.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
This understanding of Bessette Kennedy as a person with humor and charm — a depth beyond her wardrobe, reputation and married name — yields a delicate, enigmatic performance.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
Monday morning in downtown Waseca yields both long-time residents and occasional out-of-towners.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
The on-site farm yields a variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs—from several different types of tomatoes to wing beans, lemon cucumber, Hawaiian papaya, and romaine lettuce.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Wormwood is a Europeanplant that yields a bitter-tasting oil but contains neither worm nor wood.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Koepka received another warm reception on as fine a day as the San Diego coast can offer, with warm sunshine and a blue sky and more red numbers under par than Torrey typically yields.
—Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
When Reeves’ political future was in doubt last summer, gilt yields spiked as much as 22 basis points in a single day, with market watchers saying at the time that investors were concerned her departure would lead to the government spending and borrowing more.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Contrarily, yields moving lower may be a signal that bond issuance is outpacing demand from investors.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
In the bond market, Treasury yields held relatively steady ahead of potentially market-moving reports coming later in the week.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Most days, a trip to the beach yields beautifully clear water.
—Theodore J. Karamanski, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
For those keen on lip liner, Refy’s chubby lip blur yields a similar effect.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Together, these systems are intended to help farmers reduce dependence on manual labor and chemical herbicides while maintaining or improving crop yields.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
According to John Canavan, the lead market analyst at Oxford Economics, that initial dip was likely compounded by a spike in Japanese-long-term-bond yields.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
Treasury yields declined toward year-end as investors anticipated further rate cuts in 2026, reflecting growing confidence that inflation pressures were easing.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yields
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The Shakespearean classic focuses on Macbeth, a Scottish general who makes his prophecy of becoming king a reality but then succumbs to madness.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Her sexuality is a source of conflict for her family, and the pressure leads to the painful breakup with her girlfriend, Rosie (Jess Gabor), who succumbs to family expectations.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
17 Dec. 2025
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That gives Takaichi a clear path to deliver on her agenda over the coming years – until the next election in 2027.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The speech and debate clause, under Article 1, Section 6, of the Constitution, gives these members immunity from liability for defamation when reading the list of names aloud in court.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Each state or local organization submits salary and travel data to the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts.—
Phoebe Quinton,
AJC.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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If passed, the AI Overwatch Act would revoke existing licenses for such AI chip transfers and impose a temporary ban until the administration submits a national security strategy on AI exports.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2026
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But one recent study published in JAMA Cardiology uncovered some potentially lifesaving guidance that could help women with aortic regurgitation—a common condition where the heart’s valve doesn’t close properly and causes blood to flow backward and fill the left ventricle—receive treatment sooner.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
5 Feb. 2026
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How can anybody be that jealous and what causes it?—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Multiple Independence homeowners suffered structural damage, flooding or partial home collapses that week, including Manuel Ramirez and Michael Thomas, whose home was built in 1949.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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Social psychologists have long demonstrated that when individuals merge into a group, nuance collapses.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Could this be the anarchic mind that emerges when the ego relinquishes its hold?—
Michael Pollan,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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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.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Raimi indulges Send Help’s gore and gross-out moments with the zest of someone returning to his cult-favorite roots.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Evolution occasionally indulges us with organisms that seem too cool or too scary to be true, like something out of a science fiction film.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The restaurant approaching its 30th anniversary sources a hefty amount of produce and other products from local farms — a theme that continues for Cochran at Bruce Moffett’s Stagioni.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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For example, beef and coffee prices were up about 15% and 18% on an annual basis in January, respectively, due largely to supply constraints for each of those products.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Yields.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yields. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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