1
as in to relinquish
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
a gentleman bandit who graciously asked his victims to render their wallets to his safe possession
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2
as in to reproduce
to make an exact likeness of
rendered Thomas Jefferson's signature for use on an array of gift items
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as in to describe
to give a representation or account of in words
the witness convincingly rendered her version of events in just a few words
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Recent Examples of render
Even when lives are spared, fires can render facilities unusable, and workforces can be displaced.
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 17 July 2025
This specific vulnerability exploits the browser’s graphics rendering engine, which is likely being exploited by sophisticated threat actors given the nature of the discovery.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
And climate change has rendered previously authoritative weather and climate projections less reliable, the authors noted.
—Fiona Bork, NBC news, 15 July 2025
Some 15 million people were rendered refugees, and between one and two million were killed in the violence that accompanied the Partition.
—Sam Dalrymple, Time, 14 July 2025
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 17 July 2025
This specific vulnerability exploits the browser’s graphics rendering engine, which is likely being exploited by sophisticated threat actors given the nature of the discovery.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
And climate change has rendered previously authoritative weather and climate projections less reliable, the authors noted.
—Fiona Bork, NBC news, 15 July 2025
Some 15 million people were rendered refugees, and between one and two million were killed in the violence that accompanied the Partition.
—Sam Dalrymple, Time, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for render
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This often dampens enthusiasm, and indeed, the stock relinquished some of its gains in after-hours trading.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The residence was purchased in the 1970s for just $900,000 by the late radio concert promoter and radio station magnate Ken Roberts, who wound up relinquishing it to the financial services firm New Stream Capital in 2010 to settle a $27.5 million legal claim.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
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The disease is considered a highly invasive tumor in the central nervous system because its cells reproduce extremely quickly.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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The name McKim, Mead & White evokes the image of three portly, middle-aged men, because the most frequently reproduced photograph of the trio was taken around 1905, when all three partners were in their fifties.—
Henry Wiencek
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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The Grand Canyon has never been adequately described in words or music notes.—
Tom Zoellner,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Survivor syndrome, a term from organizational psychology, describes what happens next.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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These natural ingredients work harmoniously to deliver an extraordinary shine while smoothing the hair’s cuticles and sealing in moisture.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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When inhaled, ingested or applied topically, terpenes can also deliver therapeutic effects.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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Per the ruling, Lively, 37, must make arrangements for Baldoni's legal team to have a dedicated computer and the ability to print and copy documents in a space chosen by the actress.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Lively’s team was also directed to make accommodations for Baldoni’s lawyers to print and copy documents.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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When not painting biblical scenes and images of saints, these artists were portraying the rich and powerful.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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Cooper Koch, who portrayed the younger brother Lyle Menendez and previously received a Golden Globe nomination for his breakthrough performance, was nominated for outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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Faced with no other option, the heartbroken family surrendered Draco to the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC), despite having loved and raised him for over five years.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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Warren then surrendered Ozzie Albies’ second three-run homer in as many days in the fourth.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
20 July 2025
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In an era where ideas and initiatives are easily replicated, speed and continuous refinement have become essential competitive advantages.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Mamdani’s success is certainly about his prodigious gifts as a politician, but those aren’t easily replicated.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
18 July 2025
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“Render.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/render. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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