1
as in to relinquish
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
a gentleman bandit who graciously asked his victims to render their wallets to his safe possession
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2
as in to reproduce
to make an exact likeness of
rendered Thomas Jefferson's signature for use on an array of gift items
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3
as in to describe
to give a representation or account of in words
the witness convincingly rendered her version of events in just a few words
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Recent Examples of render
The caller said the assailant ran to a garage, then returned and stood by the victim in an apparent attempt to render aid.
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Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Aug. 2025
Responding officers rendered aid to the dog before transporting it to a local hospital for treatment, KTLA reported.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Every tweak of a congressional boundary throws thousands of votes away, rendering them meaningless by muting competing views.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 7 Aug. 2025
The defence submitted that Ong suffers from multiple myeloma, an incurable cancer that affects his blood plasma cells and renders him immuno-compromised.
—CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025
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Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Aug. 2025
Responding officers rendered aid to the dog before transporting it to a local hospital for treatment, KTLA reported.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Every tweak of a congressional boundary throws thousands of votes away, rendering them meaningless by muting competing views.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 7 Aug. 2025
The defence submitted that Ong suffers from multiple myeloma, an incurable cancer that affects his blood plasma cells and renders him immuno-compromised.
—CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for render
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The proposal suggests Musk won’t relinquish the CEO title in the near term.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
4 Aug. 2025
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In May 2025, Kraft Heinz announced a strategic review aimed at unlocking shareholder value, and Berkshire Hathaway relinquished its board seats, signaling potential structural changes.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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The second season doesn’t attempt to immediately reproduce the dance scene, and thank heavens for that.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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Through radio and snow tracking, biologists later found that the fishers that were released in northwestern Connecticut had high survival rates and successfully reproduced.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
5 Aug. 2025
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Although the association could not immediately provide data proving a direct link between the political shifts and capital flight to South Florida, several analysts described it as a long‑standing, common‑sense trend.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
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The environmental effects of the bombs described in the book are particularly scary.—
Sean Woods,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
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While the frontrunners battled it out, Dulcy Caylor quietly delivered a huge hit on beam, posting a massive 13.850, and Simone Rose continued a strong day on vault.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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In 2022, Whitmer won reelection and Democrats flipped control of both chambers of the Michigan Legislature, delivering a Democratic governing trifecta for the first time in 40 years.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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This is about weaponizing curiosity to create competitive advantages that AI can't replicate and competitors can't copy.—
B.D. Dalton,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Oaxacan Governor Salomón Jara Cruz on Wednesday accused the company of copying the Yalalag design without asking permission or crediting the community.—
Isa Cardona,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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American leaders and commentators often portrayed international adversaries in unflattering and discursive brushstrokes.—
Time,
Time,
8 Aug. 2025
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South Park went after Homeland Security on its social media pages and made Vice President JD Vance a key target in the latest episode, portraying him toddler-sized next to Trump.—
Joshua Sammons,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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At least for the moment, Maron seems to surrender to the discord between two of his three roommates, though stand-up’s most famous cat guy is never not a little on edge.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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Pressure to release the hostages, pressure to lay down its arms, and pressure to surrender control over Gaza’s future.—
Benjamin Sharoni,
Boston Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Leaders can create closeness by: Holding virtual open-door hours to replicate casual hallway access Offering informal drop-in sessions Leaving time at the start or end of meetings for personal check-ins, ideas, or humor But empathy is only the first step.—
Alain Hunkins,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Marion Nestle, a nutritionist and food policy expert at New York University who examined the menu for the AP, said the meals contain chemical additives that would be impossible to replicate in a home kitchen.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Render.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/render. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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