abdicates

present tense third-person singular of abdicate

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Recent Examples of abdicates 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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Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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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“Abdicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abdicates. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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