yielding
Americanadjective
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inclined to give in; submissive; compliant.
a timid, yielding man.
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tending to give way, especially under pressure; flexible; supple; pliable.
a yielding mattress.
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(of a crop, soil, etc.) producing a yield; productive.
adjective
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compliant, submissive, or flexible
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pliable or soft
a yielding material
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Origin of yielding
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English: “owing”; yield + -ing 2
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Bond investors are concerned about inflation, with the 30-year Treasury yielding 5.014%, and rate hikes expected.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Ace Mason Edwards struggled through his shortest outing of the season, yielding three earned runs in just three innings with four walks.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
After yielding just two runs in his first five combined starts, Wrobleski hit a rough patch, recording a 6.41 ERA over his last three appearances.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
Energy stocks, yielding 2.5%, are up nearly 30% in 2026, while utilities, yielding 2.7%, benefit from data center demand despite rate concerns.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
She was tempted to seek him out But far from yielding to the impulse, she avoided any occasion which might throw her in his way.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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