1
as in to admit
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
she grudgingly conceded his point
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2
as in to succumb
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
he conceded as soon as it became clear that he could not win
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Recent Examples of concede
The chief conceded that a 360-degree size-up of the fire was not done during the blaze, which was one of the recommendations made following the investigation.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2025
Sibley was electric in relief, allowing zero earned runs and conceding one hit in three innings.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2025
Musk, who concedes the reputational hit, eased away from Trump’s public orbit to focus on his corporate roles.
SCUFFLE, KERFUFFLE, CRIME?
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 21 May 2025
Speaking to Variety during the Cannes Film Festival, Leonidas Christopoulos, CEO of Creative Greece, concedes that there have been bureaucratic challenges since the organization’s launch.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 18 May 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2025
Sibley was electric in relief, allowing zero earned runs and conceding one hit in three innings.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2025
Musk, who concedes the reputational hit, eased away from Trump’s public orbit to focus on his corporate roles.
SCUFFLE, KERFUFFLE, CRIME?
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 21 May 2025
Speaking to Variety during the Cannes Film Festival, Leonidas Christopoulos, CEO of Creative Greece, concedes that there have been bureaucratic challenges since the organization’s launch.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concede
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Once admitted, students receive a decade-long commitment of support through high school.—
Julia Brodsky,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The admission is $8, with anyone younger than 15 admitted for free.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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Sadly, Verstappen is not the only multiple-time world champion to succumb to such behavior.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2025
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At the former, Zosia quietly sits with Kiko, who has just succumbed to his gunshot wound.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
1 June 2025
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The scene at the start of the episode, when Dina takes Ellie’s shirt off to tend to her wounds and Ellie confesses to Dina about what Joel did, is so sweet and vulnerable.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
26 May 2025
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She was forced to confess on national television to crimes against the state, which included having ties to an unlikely combination of the first Trump Administration and communist groups.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
26 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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His defense has acknowledged Combs was violent but has questioned the motives of those testifying and has said the accusations fall short of a racketeering conspiracy.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Joe Biden’s Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Timeline Clarified in New Statement from Spokesperson During his speech at the Memorial Day service in Delaware on Friday, Biden emotionally acknowledged his late son, former Delaware attorney general Beau Biden, following his passing from glioblastoma in 2015.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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The stock surrendered 45% of its market capitalization to close the month at $1.56 a share, making for a company value of $338 million.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
2 June 2025
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The measure has proven durable because its benefits were tangible, and voters seldom surrender benefits.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 June 2025
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O’Connell and quarterbacks coach Josh McCown agreed this spring not to assume anything with McCarthy.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Both Cini and Walker agree that a hand wand or sprayer is an easy addition that adds long-term functionality.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
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“Concede.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concede. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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