surrender
verb (used with object)
to yield (something) to the possession or power of another; deliver up possession of on demand or under duress.
surrendering
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present participleof surrender.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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If this fails, Merz could deflect attention by surrendering his party’s chair to a more popular figure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
On Saturday evening, Niger's public television broadcast footage of dozens of soldiers, including women, who appeared to be surrendering with their hands raised, whilst others were sat in rows on the ground.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
He looked primed for a comeback victory but a different, depleted Draper returned for the third set, surrendering the opening game having led 40-15.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
England famously found itself on the wrong side of World Cup history at Azteca Stadium, surrendering Diego Maradona’s iconic “Hand of God” goal and another strike known as the tournament’s “most beautiful goal.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
Mrs. Thayer gave a start and flung herself into the large chair in front of my aunt’s table as if surrendering.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
