1
as in relinquishes
to give up (as a position of authority) formally
in wake of the corruption scandal, the congressman was forced to renounce his seat in the House
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2
as in withdraws
to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to)
after another failed romance he vowed that he was renouncing the world and becoming a monk
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In a street vacation, the city relinquishes the right of way or public service easement to an adjacent property owner or owners.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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The proposal relies on these forces to handle security as the Israeli military gradually withdraws from Gaza.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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If America now withdraws from its leadership role in diplomatic efforts to end the war, the bloodshed will only continue.—
Dmytro Razumkov,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading … VACANT SEAT – City councilmember resigns after vile comment made to Trump supporter sparks backlash.—
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FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Student-teacher in Vallivue resigns over online comments Another individual affiliated with a Treasure Valley school district has left their position following online comments regarding Kirk’s death.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Sep. 2025
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The black softop retracts and returns tightly into place with a lever mechanism on the console.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Stowaways often get crushed when the landing gear retracts, as there’s not much room; in many aircraft, the space is even smaller than the trunk of a car.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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When the federal government abdicates its responsibility for public health, states, localities, and communities of experts can still try to fill the void.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
24 Sep. 2025
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When in a turn of events, Theo abdicates from his position as Duke of Tintagel, and would therefore be divorcing Nan to be with Lizzie, Nan runs away to protect her baby, who would be the heir of Tintagel.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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If the judge denies the defense motion, the court would then move toward scheduling Trauernicht’s trial.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The union denies having any role in the slowdown of the nation's airspace in 2019.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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The report contradicts previous findings from the Justice Department and reporting from other news outlets.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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His recommendation directly contradicts the current medical consensus that judicious Tylenol use in pregnancy remains safe.—
Edith Bracho-Sanchez,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Renounces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renounces. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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