renunciations

plural of renunciation
as in refusals
the act or practice of giving up or rejecting something once enjoyed or desired his sudden renunciation of his smoking habit pleased his whole family

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Recent Examples of renunciations Annual renunciations surged to a record high of 6,705 in 2020, with numbers remaining elevated ever since, according to immigration services company Boundless. Medora Lee, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
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Noun
  • The performance lives in tiny hesitations, fleeting glances and emotional refusals.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
  • Judge Panici, visibly frustrated with Talley’s refusals to answer his questions, ordered Talley held in custody until then.
    Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Between 2016 and 2023, claim denials increased from 9% to 12%.
    Miranda Yaver, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • His denials and claims about Carroll were central to her defamation allegations.
    Graham Kates, CBS News, 1 July 2026

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“Renunciations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renunciations. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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