1
as in to relinquish
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
she reluctantly ceded her position as leader
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2
as in to assign
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
Spain ceded Puerto Rico to the United States as part of the settlement of the Spanish-American War
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as in to abdicate
to give up (as a position of authority) formally
the President officially cedes his position on the January 20th immediately following the presidential election
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Recent Examples of cede
Environmentalists and neighboring water districts have argued that the decision was made with insufficient knowledge of how ceding the public asset to private control would impact groundwater and water quality in the long term.
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Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 15 Jan. 2025
However, other committees were not made to cede their jurisdiction over the various agencies pulled into the department.
—Frank J. Cilluffo, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
Negotiations and treaty stipulations negotiated under then-President Jimmy Carter slowly ceded control to the Panamanian government until 1999, when full control was turned over.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Jan. 2025
Trump has also not ruled out ceding territory by military force — including reacquiring the Panama Canal.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025
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Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 15 Jan. 2025
However, other committees were not made to cede their jurisdiction over the various agencies pulled into the department.
—Frank J. Cilluffo, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
Negotiations and treaty stipulations negotiated under then-President Jimmy Carter slowly ceded control to the Panamanian government until 1999, when full control was turned over.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Jan. 2025
Trump has also not ruled out ceding territory by military force — including reacquiring the Panama Canal.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cede
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The Chiefs wouldn’t relinquish the lead the rest of the game.—
Zak Keefer,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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And, to access the program, a parent must relinquish custody of his or her child to the state — a requirement many parents find inhumane.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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In the aftermath of the crypto ball that was organized by David Sacks, and the label of the first crypto President being assigned to Trump the expectations for proactive and forward looking action are quite high.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry McFadden, a former Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police homicide investigator assigned to the Wallace case, said race played a role — that in the early 1990s CMPD put less emphasis on solving crimes in African-American neighborhoods.—
Michael Gordon,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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He’s abdicated that role to Martinez, at least until the end of the school year, when Martinez will be fired per the earlier action of Johnson’s school board and the terms of Martinez’s employment contract.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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But a rash of executive actions signed by Trump on Monday night raised alarm among Democrats that the U.S. was already abdicating its role to China — withdrawing from the World Health Organization and pausing all U.S. development assistance for three months pending reviews.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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In just his third career start, Johnson struggled in coverage, surrendering nine receptions for 103 yards, including a touchdown, on 12 targets as the nearest defender, according to Pro Football Focus.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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After eventually dropping the knife, the man refused orders to surrender, so officers tackled and restrained him, police said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Jan. 2025
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But strikers Carlos Vinicius, Islam Slimani and, to an extent, Darwin Nunez have struggled to transfer their Primeira Liga form in Portugal to the Premier League.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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In August that same year, her employer transferred her to the position of night guest laundry attendant at a wage of $16.50 an hour.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Jan. 2025
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Marcus Galan has resigned as football coach at San Gabriel. . .—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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Noem resigned from her position as the governor of South Dakota shortly after she was confirmed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2025
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The 21-gun salute is a ceremonial tradition symbolizing the highest honor a nation can render.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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This extended drought, exacerbated by Santa Ana winds, has rendered the landscape increasingly vulnerable.—
Chris Boyette and Michelle Watson,
CNN,
20 Jan. 2025
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Related Articles Centered on Liuyang — a city with a 1,400-year history of fireworks — the film conveys a deep understanding and respect for Chinese traditions while honoring Eastern culture and extending heartfelt New Year wishes.—
WWD,
WWD,
29 Jan. 2025
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Advocates argue the mothers’ voices particularly convey the urgency and significance of this moment.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Cede.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cede. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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