1
as in admitted
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
she grudgingly conceded his point
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2
as in succumbed
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 conceded
Thomas Frank has preferred to build a solid base and Spurs have conceded the joint-fourth-fewest big chances (12, level with Sunderland, Manchester City and Brighton).
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Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Republican strategist Charlie Black conceded that Trump keeping Ingrassia in the White House has created a political optics problem for his administration.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 23 Oct. 2025
While the vote was too close to call more than a week after the election, Lamb’s election opponent, Republican Rick Saccone, conceded.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Otherwise, the process does not serve the American public, Bilmes conceded.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Despite being deceived, Stone, who dated Garfield for four years, conceded that the actor's dedication to the secret was honorable.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
The goal by the host Dash was just the 12th conceded by KC all season.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025
Seconds after taking back the lead, the Revolution conceded an attacking free kick and failed to clear the ensuing delivery.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Bethune finished with a team-high 10 tackles but was also victimized on a 34-yard Tampa Bay touchdown from Baker Mayfield to Kameron Johnson, a play Shanahan conceded Warner probably would have diagnosed and had someone in position.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Republican strategist Charlie Black conceded that Trump keeping Ingrassia in the White House has created a political optics problem for his administration.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 23 Oct. 2025
While the vote was too close to call more than a week after the election, Lamb’s election opponent, Republican Rick Saccone, conceded.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Otherwise, the process does not serve the American public, Bilmes conceded.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Despite being deceived, Stone, who dated Garfield for four years, conceded that the actor's dedication to the secret was honorable.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
The goal by the host Dash was just the 12th conceded by KC all season.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025
Seconds after taking back the lead, the Revolution conceded an attacking free kick and failed to clear the ensuing delivery.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Bethune finished with a team-high 10 tackles but was also victimized on a 34-yard Tampa Bay touchdown from Baker Mayfield to Kameron Johnson, a play Shanahan conceded Warner probably would have diagnosed and had someone in position.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceded
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This fall's incoming class is the first under Direct Admit Wisconsin, in which high school students are automatically admitted into universities based on their grades at the end of their junior year.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Alex also admitted in court in 2023 to taking more than 2,000 milligrams of painkillers daily, prior to the 2021 murders.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The 35-year-old actress also hasn't succumbed to the new facelift trend, but does plan on having one done at some point.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately, Abraham succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Masked trio threatens homeowners in horrifying video McGuire said investigators received numerous tips after the story garnered national attention, and later contacted one of the suspects, an adult female, who confessed to her role and that of other family members in the case.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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While being held at Bridgewater State Hospital for psychiatric evaluation, DeSalvo was placed in the same ward as George Nassar, who later claimed DeSalvo had privately confessed to being the Boston Strangler.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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And in 2023, Gane could not compete with Jon Jones, who easily took him down and submitted him only minutes into the bout.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Just hours before the filing was submitted, Bovino defended his agency’s conduct in an interview with CBS News.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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By all means, this committee should aim to commemorate the freeing of slaves, Moore acknowledged, once the nationalists had taken over in earnest.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Sudan’s army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who is also the de facto head of state, acknowledged the rebels’ capture of El Fasher.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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Herodotus reasoned that had Helen in fact been within the walls of Troy instead of in Egypt, the Trojans would surely have surrendered her to the Greeks rather than allow their city to be destroyed.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Kendall Bizzell, 22, of Little Rock surrendered on Friday in Little Rock District Court and was arrested on a theft of property charge in the thefts that occurred between June 2 and June 20, the release says.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Guests entered the room, approached the president by the fireplace, and bowed as an aide announced their names.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Pistons won their first playoff games since 2008 but bowed to the New York Knicks in six games in the first round.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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At its last meeting, the FOMC capitulated and axed interest by 25 basis points, creating cheaper borrowing for consumers, businesses, and the government itself.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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Rather than spending millions in a relentless quest to solve the problems wrought by Coors Field, the Rockies appear to have capitulated to its whims.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Conceded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceded. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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