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as in submitted
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
he finally succumbed and let his wife get rid of his dilapidated easy chair
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as in surrendered
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
refused to succumb to her fears and defiantly walked through the dark cemetery
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as in died
to stop living
the patient lay so still and pale that everyone thought he had succumbed, and then he opened his eyes
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as in fell
to yield to the control or power of enemy forces
the doctor worked tirelessly until finally he, too, succumbed to the fever
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Recent Examples of succumbed
While many plants have succumbed to winter’s sleep, there are still plenty of flowers to keep your gardens lively and vases full.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Duran, however, succumbed to his injuries two days later.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024
The driver succumbed to their injuries from the crash, authorities said.
—Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
Leeds eventually appointed Javi Gracia and succumbed to relegation later that season.
—Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
When Princess succumbed to cancer, Mendola contacted ViaGen, which has a patented dog cloning technique, to recreate her.
—Longreads, 19 Dec. 2024
The dream turned into a nightmare when Lucy succumbed to cytomegalovirus (CMV), an infection that can be passed from a mother to her baby during pregnancy.
—Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Local authorities had told Reuters that 143 people have succumbed to the illness since late October.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Three months earlier, his wife, Kris, had succumbed to cancer, leaving Balla all alone to care for the couple’s 15-year-old son and 14-year-old daughter.
—Eliot Stein, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Duran, however, succumbed to his injuries two days later.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024
The driver succumbed to their injuries from the crash, authorities said.
—Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
Leeds eventually appointed Javi Gracia and succumbed to relegation later that season.
—Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
When Princess succumbed to cancer, Mendola contacted ViaGen, which has a patented dog cloning technique, to recreate her.
—Longreads, 19 Dec. 2024
The dream turned into a nightmare when Lucy succumbed to cytomegalovirus (CMV), an infection that can be passed from a mother to her baby during pregnancy.
—Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Local authorities had told Reuters that 143 people have succumbed to the illness since late October.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Three months earlier, his wife, Kris, had succumbed to cancer, leaving Balla all alone to care for the couple’s 15-year-old son and 14-year-old daughter.
—Eliot Stein, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for succumbed
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According to measurements submitted to the weather service, snowfall totals ranged between 8 and 13 inches in the Kansas City area.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2025
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The application deadline has been extended to January 24, 2025, with prescreening requirements — ranging from two original rap songs, four original beats, a turntable performance, or a beatbox performance — submitted by video before a live audition.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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When the Nazi Reich surrendered, Eisenhower commented the war was over, but not won.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Giants defense just surrendered five TD passes to Lamar Jackson and the Ravens with no pass rush and coverage breakdowns.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
22 Dec. 2024
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Since the flames set a blaze, 27 people died and thousands of structures were destroyed, displacing entire communities.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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At the time, Colorado had recorded 25 cases, including seven infants who were stillborn or died within months of birth from complications of the infection, and Herlihy said that the state could have more than 100 cases if nothing changed.—
Meg Wingerter,
The Denver Post,
28 Jan. 2025
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Related article Damage to ancient Hadrian’s Wall confirmed after famous UK tree ‘deliberately felled’ Jon Stokes, director of trees, science and research at the Tree Council, said in the trust’s statement that ancient oaks can live up to 1,000 years.—
Olivia Kemp,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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In some scenes of the film, the relationship remains much closer as in Myanmar, where loggers use elephants to move giant trees felled for timber.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
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Madrid into the break with 29 goals conceded in 26 games this season across all competitions.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Arne Slot’s side conceded three in a semi-ludicrous 6-3 win at Tottenham two days ago, two at home against Fulham, two away at Southampton and three in this pulsating game at Newcastle at the start of December.—
Duncan Alexander,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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In contrast, 10 away games have yielded just 13 points, a distinctly mid-table return.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
29 Dec. 2024
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Spending the first nine years of his MLB career in Houston has yielded Bregman plenty of opportunities to play in the postseason.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
28 Dec. 2024
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Cline never released a duet or other collaboration, and the new album features nine, including one with Cowboy Copas, who perished in the plane crash with Cline (along with fellow Opry star Hawkshaw Hawkins and Cline’s manager, Randy Hughes).—
Nancy Kruh,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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More than 1,500 passengers and crew perished; only around 710 of those on board survived.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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In his first five episodes, Newsom has mostly capitulated to right-wing guests, agreeing with them on issues such as trans women competing in sports and the vilification of white men.—
David W. Brown,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
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Instead, United capitulated, turning in what remains the worst defeat of Farke’s tenure.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Succumbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succumbed. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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