succumb
verb (used without object)
to give way to superior force; yield.
succumbing
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present participleof succumb.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Clifford Joseph Boisa, 79, died Tuesday after succumbing to injuries sustained in the incident.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
Egypt had given everything, finally succumbing to Enzo Fernandez's header in stoppage time for the most heartbreaking of exits.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Donald Trump trades stocks at a confounding rate, Everlane is reportedly sold to Shein, and online media is succumbing to bots.
From Slate ● May 23, 2026
It ended last year and started this one in a deep hole, succumbing to fears that artificial intelligence could displace software.
From Barron's ● May 7, 2026
Each time the woman left Dad could hardly contain his excitement, so that finally, succumbing to either the woman’s desperation or to Dad’s elation, or to both, Mother gave way.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
