- present participle of succumb.
succumbing
Example Sentences
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They experience a brief catharsis, a release of their anxiety about succumbing to temptation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
But the very glaciers and mountains giving Nepal this massive natural advantage are succumbing to global warming - and last Wednesday's deadly floods have laid bare the risks to the nation's hydropower ambitions.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
You need to balance your enjoyment of the present with building a future in California, without succumbing to 24/7 pressure.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
McCraney, Geffen Playhouse’s artistic director, said forging a path forward in nonprofit theater without succumbing to commercial pressure to produce only guaranteed hits requires the delicate balance of surfing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
I never imagined her succumbing to an arranged marriage, especially not right out of college.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
