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as in to admit
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
she grudgingly conceded his point
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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
On his podcast, Rapaport conceded that New York will not immediately descend into a hellscape now that the new mayor is seated.
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Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
Right tackle Colton McKivitz conceded the obvious, while noting the 49ers going through the playoffs the hard way was in keeping with the club’s personality of making things as difficult as possible.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
Ambitious national efforts like these might not currently be realistic, advocates concede.
—Kat McGowan, NPR, 30 Dec. 2025
Fateh conceded the race and congratulated Frey while celebrating the movement his campaign built.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
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Nevertheless, the McAlarneys admit that keeping their children away from smartphones and limiting technology is easier said than done, especially in today’s digital age.—
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While the footage has been admitted, jurors were instructed not to weigh it as evidence until deliberations.—
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Trim away any roots that have succumbed to root rot.—
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Vasquez-Trinidad succumbed to her injuries two days after the crash, the outlets reported, citing the New York Police Department.—
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Back in 2018, the politician confessed to hacking the official website of Labour peer Harriet Harman a decade earlier and changing the content to be pro-Conservative.—
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Gacy eventually confessed to killing dozens of young men and boys.—
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Costco also submitted a traffic-impact analysis by Boise consulting firm Kittelson & Associates, indicating the development would generate just shy of 7,000 new vehicle trips per day.—
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The city reversed course and put the matter out to bid but ultimately rejected a proposal by Nikki Beach after saying its representatives missed a deadline to submit documents.—
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The president acknowledging the gridlock may have hurt Republicans.—
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Despite these measures, investigators acknowledge that Brazil’s penitentiaries remain the backbone of command and communication for its largest criminal organizations — a paradox that the state struggles to contain.—
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Leaning on do-everything running back Bijan Robinson would make a lot of sense, except the Colts hold teams to just 87 rushing yards per game (fourth fewest) and have surrendered only six rushing touchdowns in nine games.—
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Economic strain is one of the leading reasons animals are surrendered to shelters, spokesperson Kirsten Peek said.—
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But even proponents of the efforts to tackle nutrition concerns don't agree on which foods to target.—
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If nothing changes, the Hispanic arts industry in Arkansas could be threatened, both musicians agreed.—
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“Concede.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concede. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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