capitulates
- present tense form of capitulate (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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In his October memo, “Three Tough Truths About Climate,” Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates capitulates, admitting, “It will not lead to humanity’s demise.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
It takes both sides to end a war, unless an opponent capitulates.
From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026
After some arguing, Jo finally capitulates and agrees to give her heroine a traditional happily-ever-after ending, but only for the sake of pleasing the audience.
From Slate • Dec. 25, 2019
But what about big media that capitulates to the above hollowness?
From New York Times • Jan. 1, 2019
But after arguing with Gauguin for weeks, he finally capitulates.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
