as in resigned
to give up (as a position of authority) formally
the revolutionary government forced Nicholas II to abdicate the Russian throne
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Recent Examples of abdicated
The same could be said for Frederik's mother, Queen Margrethe II, 85, who two years ago voluntarily abdicated the throne to make way for her son.
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John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 18 Jan. 2026
When that responsibility is abdicated or abused, the system orients itself around avoidance and silence.
—Jon Duffy, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
The family's fate changed when King Edward VIII abdicated in 1936 and his younger brother acceded to the throne, putting the firstborn Princess Elizabeth on the path to reign one day.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
The last time this protocol was used was when Edward VIII abdicated in 1936.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Traditional media often abdicated those communities.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Instead of standing as a safeguard, Congress has abdicated its responsibility and has been a rubber stamp for the president’s unconstitutional whims.
—Trena Turner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
The federal government has functionally abdicated its role in keeping Americans safe from dangerous illness.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
Why had Congress abdicated its power to set tariffs?
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 18 Jan. 2026
When that responsibility is abdicated or abused, the system orients itself around avoidance and silence.
—Jon Duffy, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
The family's fate changed when King Edward VIII abdicated in 1936 and his younger brother acceded to the throne, putting the firstborn Princess Elizabeth on the path to reign one day.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
The last time this protocol was used was when Edward VIII abdicated in 1936.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Traditional media often abdicated those communities.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Instead of standing as a safeguard, Congress has abdicated its responsibility and has been a rubber stamp for the president’s unconstitutional whims.
—Trena Turner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
The federal government has functionally abdicated its role in keeping Americans safe from dangerous illness.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
Why had Congress abdicated its power to set tariffs?
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abdicated
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Several staff members of the church have resigned in the aftermath of the breach, according to documents.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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The Philadelphia Phillies appear resigned to essentially run back the same roster that disappointed in the playoffs last year.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Jakrajutatip also relinquished her roles at the Miss Universe Organization.—
Theresa Braine,
Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2025
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Meanwhile, 81 animals have already been relinquished and are expected to become available for adoption through Sammie’s Friends at the Nevada County Animal Shelter once medically cleared.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
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“Abdicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abdicated. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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