abdicates

present tense third-person singular of abdicate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of abdicates 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abdicates
Verb
  • France’s prime minister resigns with his government having been in power for only 18 hours.
    Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Continue reading … VACANT SEAT – City councilmember resigns after vile comment made to Trump supporter sparks backlash.
    , FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The first rule of power politics is that nobody relinquishes authority willingly.
    Bobby Ghosh, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • She’s also supported revising Japan’s pacifist constitution, particularly Article 9, which renounces war and bans military forces.
    Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025

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“Abdicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abdicates. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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