SURRENDERS Synonyms: 149 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of surrender

as in relinquishes

to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress the toddler surrendered the doll to her mother after a brief struggle the commander surrendered the garrison without having fired a single shot

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as in succumbs

to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control) the father refused to surrender to his son's constant begging for a BB gun

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as in resigns

to give up (as a position of authority) formally the aging queen refused to surrender the throne to her increasingly impatient heir

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as in submits

to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit) determined to give up smoking, she so far has not surrendered to her incessant desire to have a cigarette

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as in falls

to yield to the control or power of enemy forces General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865, thus ending the Civil War

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as in indulges

to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly laid-off workers who surrender themselves to despair will almost certainly never regain their footing

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surrenders

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noun

plural of surrender

as in submissions

the usually forced yielding of one's person or possessions to the control of another the police demanded the surrender of all hostages as a condition for allowing the hijackers safe passage out of the country

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Recent Examples of surrenders

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After five books that try to interpret Elizabeth Taylor, Waters simply surrenders to the vision. — Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, the Harford County Humane Society tells CBS News Baltimore there have been 140 owner surrenders through the county's animal control this summer, which is double last summer's total. — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 Summer is usually the busiest season for shelters, officials said, as more stray animals, owner surrenders and vulnerable kittens arrive. — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026 For an Astros pitching staff that surrenders the third-highest fly-ball rate of any team in the sport, this matters. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 29 June 2026 The ayatollahs won’t make any deal that surrenders their nuclear program. — Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2026 Alex Murdaugh surrenders Murdaugh turned himself in at the Hampton County Detention Center. — Marlene Lenthang, ABC News, 14 May 2026 South African wages have barely grown in real terms over the last five years, and the typical low-income commuter already surrenders up to 40% of their monthly income to the minibus tax, while increases to the price of diesel will cascade into road freight and farm production. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 May 2026 When Kenobi surrenders and Vader swings his blade through Kenobi’s chest, Kenobi disappears. — Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 4 May 2026

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Animal shelters across Maryland are calling for donations, adoptions and volunteers amid an uptick in pet surrenders this summer. — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 The shelter is still accepting stray animals, Cannon said, but due to space limitations, they’re limited in their ability to accept owner surrenders. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 Animal Control still provides resources to people reaching out about surrenders. — Eva Flowe july 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 Advocates point to insufficient oversight and inadequate funding as systemic problems, while increased pet surrenders during economic downturns strain already overwhelmed rescues and shelters. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026 The new Orlando shelter helps expand pet adoption opportunities while opening up capacity for pet surrenders, the pet food pantry and other community services. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026 These surrenders might occur because of unpreparedness or life changes. — Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025 In 2024, eight babies were surrendered to Alabama, for instance, four of whom were hospital surrenders and four of whom were left in baby boxes. — Alana Semuels, Time, 8 Oct. 2025 The new surrenders came after Nashville Police arrested a 17-year-old Antioch teen one day earlier in connection with the incident. — Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for surrenders

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Could this be the anarchic mind that emerges when the ego relinquishes its hold?

— Michael Pollan, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere, unless Carolina relinquishes his rights by not offering him a tender.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026

Definition of relinquishes

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Vhagar dies in the crash and Caraxes succumbs to his injuries a few days after crawling out and into the bowls of Harrenhal.

— James Grebey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
When Mina’s closest friend Lucy succumbs to his thrall, the enigmatic Professor Van Helsing is summoned to wage war on this unfathomable threat.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 22 July 2026

Definition of succumbs

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Cregan resigns the next day and heads back north after falling in love with Alysanne Blackwood, the cool archer lady with the eye shadow.

— James Grebey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
School districts have long been required to report to the state any teacher who is fired or who resigns due to misconduct.

— Holly McDede, ProPublica, 31 July 2026

Definition of resigns

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When a student submits a paper written by a chatbot instead of their own work, should this be considered plagiarism?

— Roger J. Kreuz, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
Firewise is a national program where each community of eight to 200 homes works together to create defensible space and clear brush, agrees to continue the work annually and submits an application to Firewise USA.

— Chuck Page, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of submits

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Lee indulges that emotional ambiguity, the way the pedal steel can blur the distinction between a frown and a smile.

— Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026
Chris is a freelance journalist who, when not writing, skywatching, playing games or building Lego, indulges his taste for horror, sci-fi and the post-apocalyptic.

— Chris McMullen, Space.com, 24 June 2026

Definition of indulges

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Eiren’s pick now advances to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which will winnow submissions from countries around the world down to a shortlist of 15 films before narrowing to five nominees.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Her duties include reading slush-pile submissions, making coffee, and tending to the needs of high-profile guests during Platen’s many exclusive fêtes.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of submissions

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The protagonist’s righteous mission leads him to some grim, intense situations, which Park renders with kinetic style, most notably in its iconic hammer sequence.

— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026
For effortless elegance and the ease of denim, check out pieces such as the High Rise Straight Jean, a shape that never goes out of style, or the Boyfriend Shirt that takes the classic white button-down and renders it in relaxed fit, 100% cotton.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of renders

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Dickson himself concedes there is still much work to be done to fully rehabilitate the Gap, as well as its sister brands.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
There is a similar scene in the second episode, in which chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak concedes that sticking with their older players for one too many seasons has cost them.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026