1
as in to succumb
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
give in and have some chocolate
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2
as in to submit
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
after withstanding hours of begging, their father finally gave in and let them go to the amusement park
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Recent Examples of give in
But a few years later, after only four of those counties were mapped, a majority of largely Republican lawmakers gave in to real estate agents and developers who said the work could harm property values and curb growth.
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Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 21 May 2025
To date, no further update has been given in regard to when this unheard music may arrive.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 19 May 2025
The president’s proposal would likely affect only certain drugs covered by Medicare and given in an office — like infusions that treat cancer, and other injectables.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 12 May 2025
That's far more than the 12 hours' notice Haines said the government had promised to give in the past.
—Joe Walsh
may 15, CBS News, 15 May 2025
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Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 21 May 2025
To date, no further update has been given in regard to when this unheard music may arrive.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 19 May 2025
The president’s proposal would likely affect only certain drugs covered by Medicare and given in an office — like infusions that treat cancer, and other injectables.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 12 May 2025
That's far more than the 12 hours' notice Haines said the government had promised to give in the past.
—Joe Walsh
may 15, CBS News, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give in
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Quickly: In Oklahoma City, the Timberwolves succumbed to a masterclass in Thunderology, in which the young juggernauts fell behind early, rebounded, played incessant defense and saw Shai Gilgeous-Alexander work his foul-merchant magic.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Test cricket’s older generation is succumbing to Father Time.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The council, which met for the first time on May 20, is expected to submit a report of its findings in November.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2025
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To submit any news, please email [email protected].—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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Many economists argue that trade deficits do not matter, and even proponents concede that doing so can cause short-term pain.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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Conte’s side conceded just 27 goals in 38 league games, the strongest defensive record in Serie A and 18 fewer than Inter.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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In many prison camps, the lowest level of security in the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), cell phones are so prevalent that those who recently surrender can have one within days of arriving on the compound.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The chilling exchange was part of a series of radio transmissions between Russian forces that Ukrainian officials say provide further evidence that Russian superiors are ordering soldiers to execute surrendering Ukrainian troops in violation of international law.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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