as in abdicates
to give up (as a position of authority) formally
following the election, the incumbent cabinet members resigned their positions so the president could feel free to pick a new administration
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Recent Examples of resigns
The 74-year-old François Bayrou resigns on Tuesday after choosing to gamble his political survival on a confidence vote a day earlier—and losing it by a huge margin.
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Cole Stangler, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
The contract, however, may entitle the employee terminated without cause or who resigns with cause to receive certain severance benefits to which the employee otherwise would not be entitled.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
The amendment clarifies that if a president dies, resigns, or is removed, the vice president immediately assumes the presidency.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
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
If Yoon is removed or resigns, a presidential by-election will be held within 60 days.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 16 Dec. 2024
If Yoon resigns or is removed from office, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo would take over presidential duties.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
Although he’s not used to caring for children, Sam begins to learn the ropes and temporarily resigns his bachelor lifestyle.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Cole Stangler, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
The contract, however, may entitle the employee terminated without cause or who resigns with cause to receive certain severance benefits to which the employee otherwise would not be entitled.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
The amendment clarifies that if a president dies, resigns, or is removed, the vice president immediately assumes the presidency.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
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
If Yoon is removed or resigns, a presidential by-election will be held within 60 days.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 16 Dec. 2024
If Yoon resigns or is removed from office, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo would take over presidential duties.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
Although he’s not used to caring for children, Sam begins to learn the ropes and temporarily resigns his bachelor lifestyle.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resigns
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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
Verb
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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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“Resigns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resigns. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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