1
as in relinquishing
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 transferring
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 abdicating
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 ceding
Apple is ceding ground to the likes of the Galaxy A series, Nothing Phones, OnePlus Nords and the Pixel 8a.
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Ewan Spence, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
His advisers are reportedly coming up with proposals to end the war that would result in Ukraine ceding large amounts of territory and putting the pursuit of NATO membership on hold, according to Reuters.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
In some sections, terra-cotta drops away, ceding the façade to sections of matte-brass finials and glass with a soft sandstone hue.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 4 Dec. 2024
Checking both boxes will quiet concerns that its capital expenditures are excessive and that Google Search is ceding share to AI chatbots.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
Others agree that ceding land would mean much more than a smaller Ukraine.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
However, this climate agenda risks accelerating domestic production declines, ceding ground to adversarial energy producers abroad.
—Dan Eberhart, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Topline Apple’s newest iPhone 16 smartphones saw a stronger launch in China compared to 2023 models, a positive sign for the tech giant after months of concerns about ceding ground to local rivals in the world’s biggest smartphone market.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Nike has been accused of falling behind on innovation and ceding market share to competitors.
—Michele Luhn, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
Ewan Spence, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
His advisers are reportedly coming up with proposals to end the war that would result in Ukraine ceding large amounts of territory and putting the pursuit of NATO membership on hold, according to Reuters.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
In some sections, terra-cotta drops away, ceding the façade to sections of matte-brass finials and glass with a soft sandstone hue.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 4 Dec. 2024
Checking both boxes will quiet concerns that its capital expenditures are excessive and that Google Search is ceding share to AI chatbots.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
Others agree that ceding land would mean much more than a smaller Ukraine.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
However, this climate agenda risks accelerating domestic production declines, ceding ground to adversarial energy producers abroad.
—Dan Eberhart, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Topline Apple’s newest iPhone 16 smartphones saw a stronger launch in China compared to 2023 models, a positive sign for the tech giant after months of concerns about ceding ground to local rivals in the world’s biggest smartphone market.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Nike has been accused of falling behind on innovation and ceding market share to competitors.
—Michele Luhn, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceding
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On December 10, 1936, King Edward signed the Instrument of Abdication, officially beginning the process of stepping down from the throne and relinquishing its privileges.Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Sometimes stepping away from a toxic environment means embracing humility, relinquishing your impressive title, and starting over.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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But like with Knecht, who played at Northern Colorado for two seasons before transferring to Tennessee, the Volunteers have received major contributions from small college transfers.Tim Casey, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The hearing will address the legal process of transferring a suspect to another jurisdiction for prosecution.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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There were also reports of Syrian military troops surrendering in other cities.Victoria Beaule, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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But the alternative for the Ukrainian brigades in this sector is surrendering what’s left of Toretsk to the Russians and falling back to the next nearest settlement.David Axe, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Instead of assigning letter grades during RFT, a numeric value is usually used.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Businesses should exercise prudence when assigning projects that demand creativity, expert judgment, or the creation of high-stakes content.Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Citing budget cuts and alleged harassment and personal attacks from one of the six members of McColl’s city council, former chief Bob Hale led his colleagues in resigning from the town’s police department.Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Nov. 2024
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Since the comments, which resulted in his campaign manager resigning and many Massachusetts and national Democrats condemning him, Moulton has defended his remarks.Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Nov. 2024
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Nvidia got a jump on its rivals by realizing that its chips, initially made for rendering graphics, happened to be perfectly suited for training neural networks, the programs that underpin modern AI.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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So while traces of the virus’ genetic material can still be found, the machinery of the virus is unable to replicate, rendering it harmless, Lucey said.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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Art that transcends decoration by conveying stories, evoking emotions and inspiring thought is more likely to be remembered, appreciated and ultimately, purchased.Kolja Brand, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Still, the path chosen feels unique — not least for conveying some awful truths by means palatable even to the most skittish viewer.Dennis Harvey, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
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Crypto culture, with its terminally online slang and imagery, is alienating and off-putting.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Food retailers will prioritize local sourcing and adjust packaging or sizing to manage costs without alienating customers.Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Ceding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceding. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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