1
as in to relinquish
to give up (as a position of authority) formally
in wake of the corruption scandal, the congressman was forced to renounce his seat in the House
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as in to withdraw
to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to)
after another failed romance he vowed that he was renouncing the world and becoming a monk
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Recent Examples of renounce
The matter is in the terrorist’s hands: Hamas must release the hostages, renounce its addiction to violence and accept Israel’s existence.
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 26 May 2025
The Kremlin insisted on Ukraine renouncing NATO membership, never hosting foreign forces or exercises involving foreign forces on its territory, and accepting some limits on the size and structure of its military.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 8 May 2025
The handsome and charismatic Lord Edward Fitzgerald, an Anglican son of a duke, renounced his title and commanded the society’s militia.
—Joseph Patrick Kelly, The Conversation, 20 May 2025
Saxon is all about getting off, and Piper (Sarah Catherine Hook) is renouncing the materialistic.
—Dory Jackson, People.com, 5 May 2025
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 26 May 2025
The Kremlin insisted on Ukraine renouncing NATO membership, never hosting foreign forces or exercises involving foreign forces on its territory, and accepting some limits on the size and structure of its military.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 8 May 2025
The handsome and charismatic Lord Edward Fitzgerald, an Anglican son of a duke, renounced his title and commanded the society’s militia.
—Joseph Patrick Kelly, The Conversation, 20 May 2025
Saxon is all about getting off, and Piper (Sarah Catherine Hook) is renouncing the materialistic.
—Dory Jackson, People.com, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renounce
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Harvard University will relinquish 175-year-old photographs believed to be the earliest taken of enslaved people to a South Carolina museum devoted to African American history as part of a settlement with one of the subjects’ descendants.—
Leah Willingham,
Christian Science Monitor,
28 May 2025
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Despite bipartisan and nearly unequivocal support for Gypsum Canyon in the intervening four years, Agran has refused to relinquish his goal of completing a veterans cemetery in Irvine.—
Jonathan Horwitz,
Oc Register,
28 May 2025
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President Trump plans to withdraw his nomination of Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur and close associate of Elon Musk’s, who was on track to be the next NASA administrator.—
Jonathan Swan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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After launching a proxy fight for two board seats, this campaign came to a head when Engine withdrew their director nominations on May 8.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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Her firing comes after former Harvard President Claudine Gay resigned from her position in 2024 following accusations of academic plagiarism.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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The demonstration Tuesday evening in front of Seattle City Hall is expected to call on Harrell to retract his statement, apologize, or resign.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 May 2025
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The smooth and sturdy wheels roll easily across any surface, and the handle can retract into 12 different positions.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The paper was subsequently retracted due to questions regarding the validity of the data.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
28 May 2025
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Seen for First Time Since Hospitalization King Frederik assumed the throne in January 2024, following Queen Margrethe's decision to abdicate.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Akihito, who ascended to the throne after his father, Hirohito, died in 1989, became the first Japanese monarch in 200 years to abdicate his post.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
5 May 2025
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The university in January 2024 denied Tucker’s appeal of the findings.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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Small business owners should not be denied access to their customers because of the government’s desire to place unnecessary restrictions on commerce.—
Julian Canete,
Oc Register,
4 June 2025
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“Renounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renounce. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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