relinquishes

verb

Definition of relinquishesnext
present tense third-person singular of relinquish
1
as in surrenders
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress the boy reluctantly relinquished the illegal fireworks to the police officer

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2
as in resigns
to give up (as a position of authority) formally the retiring CEO relinquished his position to the company's vice president with very mixed feelings

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  1. resigns
  2. renders
  3. delivers
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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
Definition of resigns
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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
Definition of renders
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  • In it, the singer-songwriter saunters in a polka-dot dress before the screen pans to a glamorous-looking Carey, who delivers a whistle note.
    Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Based on a recent week’s test, the AWD Sport Touring Hybrid delivers all the goods the CRV is known for.
    Josh Max, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of delivers
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