relents

verb

Definition of relentsnext
present tense third-person singular of relent
1
as in succumbs
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control) the supervisor finally relented in the face of the petition, and allowed employees to take longer lunch breaks

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Relevance

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2
as in subsides
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually the fury of the storm relented, and the next day the sun finally broke through the clouds

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relents
  1. submits
  2. concedes
  3. diminishes
  4. eases
  5. vanishes
  6. falls
  7. shrinks
Verb
  • Applications for the position are expected to open as soon as Scales-Preston submits her resignation.
    Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2024
  • But there’s a real passion for the movie and Moore’s turn as Elisabeth Sparkle, a faded star who submits to a back-alley rejuvenation regime to reset her career.
    Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of submits
Verb
  • Many lobster dishes are thought of as summer staples, Holden concedes, but lobster is also fitting for special occasions.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Notre Dame concedes a fairly high volume of 3s, so the defense wasn’t the reason for that shot profile in Thursday’s matchup.
    Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of concedes
Verb
  • Expecting a spouse, children, or a community to handle this long-term is unrealistic, especially as families become more dispersed and community support diminishes.
    Patti Brennan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Flicks' tactics are some of the most entertaining and exciting ones to watch as a neutral, but once it they get found out, the reward part diminishes to the point of not being worth the risk playing such a dangerous high line and offside trap system.
    Thom Harris, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of diminishes
Verb
  • Also in the future is the potential for acquisitions when capex spending eases.
    Michael Flaherty, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
  • None of that eases the pain on the Palouse, where the Cougars must move quickly to replace Dickert, stabilize the program and create a foundation for next season and beyond in the rebuilt Pac-12.
    Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of eases
Verb
  • The bet is that even if cable TV vanishes, Bravo the brand can survive.
    Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The summer camp atmosphere of careless afternoons and camaraderie slowly vanishes as Gustavo witnesses those around him deteriorate.
    Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of vanishes
Verb
  • These companies should abide by whichever deadline falls later.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • He's aided by his assistant, aspiring journalist Emmy (Robyn Cara), and by a veteran Irish investigative journalist, Dove (Siobhan Cullen), on assignment in exile from London after a story falls apart when her whistleblower source unexpectedly dies.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of falls
Verb
  • With fewer women in assistant coaching roles, the pool of experienced candidates for head coaching positions naturally shrinks.
    Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The multiple shrinks with the new TV deals kicking in for 2025-26.
    Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of shrinks
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