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Recent Examples of abdication
Following Harry and Meghan’s high-profile abdication of their royal duties, the title now has little significance and zero responsibility.
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Demonstrators, however, have demanded Rajoelina’s abdication and for the termination of the election commission and the country’s top court.
—Connor Greene, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
The use of force is the abdication of reason.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
An exit without an entry is an abdication of your duty as founder.
—Ken Polk, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Demonstrators, however, have demanded Rajoelina’s abdication and for the termination of the election commission and the country’s top court.
—Connor Greene, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
The use of force is the abdication of reason.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
An exit without an entry is an abdication of your duty as founder.
—Ken Polk, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abdication
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Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige If a cold-weather climate is conducive to your retirement needs, Trento, capital of the province of Trentino, may just be your ideal wintry mix.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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Yes, Social Security payments, including Supplemental Security Income and benefits for retirement, disability and survivors, continue during a government shutdown.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Hunter's resignation came the day after Mayflower's animal control officer, Lisa Kossman, and Machenzie Mikes, the weekend animal control officer, announced their resignations.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
30 Oct. 2025
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While the media scrutiny and negative public opinion surrounding his resignation and split had Trudeau down, the source says his relationship with Perry has turned his mood around in recent months.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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O’Neil’s previous spell at Wolves began just days before the beginning of the 2023-24 season after Julen Lopetegui’s departure, and he was widely considered to have impressed after guiding them to safety and the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Tidmarsh’s ouster is the latest in a string of haphazard leadership changes at the agency, which has been rocked for months by firings, departures and controversial decisions on vaccines, fluoride and other products.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Flights for Los Angeles International Airport were temporarily halted Sunday because of a staffing shortage at the Southern California TRACON, which handles flights arriving or departing.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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How much of the two presidents Alaskans will be able to see beyond their aircraft arriving and departing is unclear.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Abdication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abdication. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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