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
The Stars have a +51 scoring differential, with 232 total goals scored and 181 conceded.
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ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Conyears-Ervin conceded to Ford late Tuesday, though The Associated Press has not declared a winner.
—Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
According to The Athletic’s measure, only Wolves and West Ham United have conceded more goals from back-post crosses than Everton’s six this season.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Leicester, who have kept just one clean sheet this season, have conceded 37 goals in 17 league games at an average of over two goals a game, with seven goals conceded without reply in the last two fixtures alone.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The Census Bureau this week conceded an intra-government disagreement.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Conyears-Ervin conceded to Ford late Tuesday, though The Associated Press has not declared a winner.
—Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
According to The Athletic’s measure, only Wolves and West Ham United have conceded more goals from back-post crosses than Everton’s six this season.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Leicester, who have kept just one clean sheet this season, have conceded 37 goals in 17 league games at an average of over two goals a game, with seven goals conceded without reply in the last two fixtures alone.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The Census Bureau this week conceded an intra-government disagreement.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceded
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People can qualify for benefits under the federal law if they were granted asylum, admitted as a refugee or are recognized as a victim of human trafficking, for example.—
ALEJANDRO SERRANO The Texas Tribune,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Any student with an outstanding balance of $1,000 for more than 30 days is barred from being admitted, readmitted or allowed to enroll in any online or in-person courses.—
Kathryn Muchnick,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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The motorcyclist, since identified as 25-year-old Moreno Valley resident Marvonna Vaxter, was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition, but later succumbed to their injuries.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The victims in that incident were transported to a hospital, but the child succumbed to his injuries and was declared dead there.—
Aldo Toledo,
San Francisco Chronicle,
20 Mar. 2026
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During a recorded interview, officials said Catron confessed to possessing child pornography.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Taylor confessed to having pushed Ritchson, who more than pushed Taylor right back.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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Earlier this month, the company submitted another filing that blamed Amazon for all the delays.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Meg Wichlinski, chair of the Opioid Settlement Committee, said eight requests were submitted for funding through the county’s portion of the settlement from a giant lawsuit against opioid manufacturers.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Trump has not acknowledged Qalibaf by name in his statements claiming major breakthroughs in diplomacy between Washington and Tehran.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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Also, sitting unrestored is the Uptown Theatre, acknowledged as one of Chicago’s most important architectural treasures, a music venue with a capacity not that different from the one proposed at the 1901 Project and a theater itself located in a neighborhood that needs investment.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Police Department officers were in pursuit of a driver in the San Fernando Valley on Saturday morning before the driver finally surrendered.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Walls allowed just three hits over seven innings for LCC and surrendered one earned run.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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France bowed to $600K at 255 screens during the Spring Fête du Cinema, which lasts from March 22-25.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
22 Mar. 2026
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As the crowd cheered, Briggs said, the chief put two $1 bills in the officer’s pockets then bowed or curtsied.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Conceded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceded. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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