as in to abdicate
to give up (as a position of authority) formally
following the election, the incumbent cabinet members resigned their positions so the president could feel free to pick a new administration
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Recent Examples of resign
In a 32-11 vote, City Council members voted to approve Cook County Commissioner Anthony Quezada as alderman of the 35th Ward after his predecessor, Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, resigned last month to lead the Chicago Park District.
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Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
The World Cup crash led to then-head coach Vlatko Andonovski resigning and the youngest member of the squad getting left out of the roster to regain form with mixed results for her club.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
After a week of rallies, boycotts and protests, the students of Gallaudet University triumph as the hearing president resigns and beloved dean Dr. I. King Jordan becomes the university’s first Deaf president.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
The hearing will feature testimonies from former employees at the Department of Justice who have been fired or resigned due to actions from the Trump administration.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 7 Apr. 2025
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Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
The World Cup crash led to then-head coach Vlatko Andonovski resigning and the youngest member of the squad getting left out of the roster to regain form with mixed results for her club.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
After a week of rallies, boycotts and protests, the students of Gallaudet University triumph as the hearing president resigns and beloved dean Dr. I. King Jordan becomes the university’s first Deaf president.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
The hearing will feature testimonies from former employees at the Department of Justice who have been fired or resigned due to actions from the Trump administration.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resign
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However, Congress has abdicated much of this responsibility over time, either through legislation or neglect; both parties and all branches are guilty.—
Andrew Tisch,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rarely have politicians who call themselves leaders abdicated their responsibility more profoundly.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2025
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The New York congresswoman had relinquished her No. 4 leadership slot as House Republican Conference Chair since she had been named Trump’s UN pick, and Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) was elected in her place.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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Because these behavioral issues are not dissected, addressed or asked about during vet visits, many people relinquish their dogs to animal shelters.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Some of these firms have responded by agreeing to renounce diversity outreach efforts and commit tens of millions of dollars in pro bono work to defend Trump's priorities in future litigation.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Russian president has also demanded that Ukraine renounce joining NATO military alliance, sharply cut its army, and protect Russian language and culture to keep the country in Moscow’s orbit.—
TIME,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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