cedes

verb

Definition of cedesnext
present tense third-person singular of cede
1
as in relinquishes
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 assigns
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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3
as in abdicates
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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  1. assigns
  2. renders
  3. conveys
  4. resigns
  5. lends
  6. donates
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  • When leadership offers employees flexibility—like personalized schedules or opportunities for career development—and assigns tasks with a clear purpose, employees are often more engaged and motivated, boosting organizational performance.
    Maren Perry, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Philosopher David Chalmers assigns a greater than 25 percent credence to the idea that generative AI systems might reasonably be called conscious by the year 2032.
    Michelle Weber, Longreads, 13 Dec. 2024
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  • Don't rush the step of browning the pork in the skillet—this renders the fat and produces a lot of flavor that the slow cooker can't replicate.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
  • That renders Sunday’s regular-season finale at the Arizona Cardinals (7-9) mostly moot, aside from draft position, which is currently 11th.
    Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
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  • Hiring managers may see it as a red flag that conveys a lack of independence and professional maturity in the Gen Z candidates.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Her imagery vividly conveys a sense of discomfort and awkwardness, evoking the emotional experiences of her younger self.
    Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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  • The House can elect a new speaker at any time if the person occupying that role dies, resigns or is removed from office.
    Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Steve Kuhn resigns from the MLP board, along with several members of its leadership.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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  • Burton’s commendable willingness to try anything on camera lends itself easily to jazzy montages showcasing his spectacular stunt-work, like log-sawing, scuba diving and, most dangerously, burying himself under a massive pile of kissy golden retriever puppies.
    Courtney Howard, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The intimacy of this resort lends to the care for travelers with accessibility needs.
    Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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  • The initiative also donates gifted wigs and extensions for similar makeovers to domestic violence organizations.
    Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Monolith — on South Broadway — is owned by Stephen Monahan, a beer industry veteran who donates 1% of revenues to a woman brewer scholarship fund.
    John Frank, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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