giving up

VERB

giving in

Synonyms

WEAK

crying Uncle surrendering throwing in the towel

Example Sentences

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"Trying -- and even failing -- to lose weight is not harmful. But giving up altogether may be."

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

German authorities attempted a number of rescues before announcing they were giving up.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Various attempts to save it failed, and authorities had announced they were giving up.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Western nations such as the U.S. and U.K. say they aren’t giving up on their snipers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

What I look like, giving up this chance?

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas