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as in to succumb
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
I finally yielded to temptation and had a bowl of ice cream
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as in to submit
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
after initially balking at the order, the soldier yielded when the commanding officer threatened a formal charge of insubordination
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as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the sort of embarrassing question that seldom yields an honest answer
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as in to collapse
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
the door soon yielded to the battering ram
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as in to relinquish
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
refusing to yield the city to enemy troops
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as in to surrender
to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly
she yielded herself to temptation and booked a month-long vacation in the Bahamas like she'd wanted to for years
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as in revenue
an increase usually measured in money that comes from labor, business, or property
the stock's yield has increased over the years
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as in production
something produced by physical or intellectual effort
wheat farmers were able to increase the yield per acre substantially
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as in bounty
the total amount collected or obtained especially at one time
the yield from the police department's buyback program for firearms was staggering
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Recent Examples of yield
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
If your row will yield half a dozen heads of cabbage from weeks of watering, weeding, and care, does that meet your gardening goal?
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
Michelle Fox, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Many farmers have focused on short-term productivity, relying on fertilizers or frequent tillage to boost yields from one season to the next.
—Huma Tariq Malik, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
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Commercial Sb₂O₃ and Nb₂O₅ were reacted at high temperature in ambient air, yielding uniform rod-like TNO crystals ranging from 500 nm to 2 µm without detectable secondary phases.
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For earners in high-tax states in the top tax bracket, that could mean a tax-equivalent yield nearing 6%.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for yield
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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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Historically, the water’s purity was singular, giving life to a watershed that flourished because of a unique paucity of nutrients, a situation that hindered the pursuit of any single species that would dominate the rest.—
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Utopia Bedding Quilted Comforter This Utopia Bedding comforter keeps my bed looking super fluffy and cloud-like and gives my bedroom an expensive look.—
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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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Be sure to rinse the gasket well to prevent the vinegar from drying out the rubber and causing cracks.—
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Its main purpose is to act as a sealant to keep water from getting behind the tiles to cause mold or mildew to develop in the wall.—
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The activity periodically forms a dome over the main vent, which eventually collapses, causing an eruption.—
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McDearmond knew without Hannah's help, the criminal case against Brian would likely collapse.—
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As Buffett relinquishes the helm, investors are increasingly focused on what disappears with him.—
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More typically, the figures in Marshall’s art are haunted by a past that refuses to relinquish its tenacious hold.—
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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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Questions about education funding Amid the state’s revenue shortfall, Little in August ordered state agencies other than public schools to cut spending by 3%.—
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More than 70,000 fans are expected in the area between Thursday and Friday, according to event organizers, and that surge has restaurants and bars preparing for long lines, packed tables, and a major boost in revenue.—
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“Yield.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yield. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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