1
as in succumbs
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
in the end he submitted and agreed to take that awful-tasting medicine
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2
as in surrenders
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
refusing to submit to sleep, she stayed by her son's hospital bed the whole night
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as in capitulates
to yield to the control or power of enemy forces
the fort's commander received orders not to submit under any circumstances, as reinforcements were on the way
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Recent Examples of submits
Schools have 15 days to respond once a parent submits a letter requesting their child be tested for dyslexia.
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Samuel O’Neal June 23,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Michaels adamantly submits that the answer is not submission in silence but a strong determination to fight for a party that once stood for America’s vision of liberty and justice for all, regardless of race or religion.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
The Traitors submits itself for writing.
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Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
If a recruiter submits your application to a company with a short positioning note (as mentioned above by Xavier Roux), having prepared a cover letter will help the recruiter capture the most important highlights of your background.
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Caroline Ceniza-Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
But Jennifer Woodruff, a spokeswoman for CU Denver, said those figures will change when the university system submits a new application later this week.
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Thomas Gounley,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
Everyone who submits a questionnaire receives a prize.
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Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
For the station newscast awards, every TV station that submits is eligible.
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Michael Schneider,
Variety,
8 June 2026
The Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Unit is investigating the killing, and asks that anyone with information calls 215-686-3334 or submits an anonymous tip by calling or texting 215-686-TIPS (8477).
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Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Samuel O’Neal June 23,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Michaels adamantly submits that the answer is not submission in silence but a strong determination to fight for a party that once stood for America’s vision of liberty and justice for all, regardless of race or religion.
—
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
The Traitors submits itself for writing.
—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
If a recruiter submits your application to a company with a short positioning note (as mentioned above by Xavier Roux), having prepared a cover letter will help the recruiter capture the most important highlights of your background.
—
Caroline Ceniza-Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
But Jennifer Woodruff, a spokeswoman for CU Denver, said those figures will change when the university system submits a new application later this week.
—
Thomas Gounley,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
Everyone who submits a questionnaire receives a prize.
—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
For the station newscast awards, every TV station that submits is eligible.
—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
8 June 2026
The Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Unit is investigating the killing, and asks that anyone with information calls 215-686-3334 or submits an anonymous tip by calling or texting 215-686-TIPS (8477).
—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for submits
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With three days to go before Krypto succumbs to the slow-acting agent, Supergirl sets out on a cosmic adventure to retrieve the antidote, confronting her emotional trauma along the way.
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If someone succumbs to the heat, promptly relocate them to a cool, shaded location.
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For an Astros pitching staff that surrenders the third-highest fly-ball rate of any team in the sport, this matters.
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The ayatollahs won’t make any deal that surrenders their nuclear program.
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The waiver concedes a major point of potential leverage at the start of these 60-day talks.
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Katie Porter concedes in race for governor.
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“Submits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submits. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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