ABDICATION Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

abdication

noun

Definition of abdication

as in retirement

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Recent Examples of abdication The 80-year-old Sultan is currently the world’s longest-reigning monarch, having aceded to the Bruneian throne in 1967, following the abdication of his father. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 Edward’s abdication of the throne to marry his polarizing American divorcée bride had cleared the way for Elizabeth to become queen. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026 This is not merely a profound failure of leadership, but an abdication of FIFA’s duty as the custodian of world football. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 30 July 2026 Stepping away from that life, even for a relatively small chunk in the grand scheme of things, isn’t an abdication of adulthood, but an investment in a life worth living. — Dj Didonna, Time, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for abdication

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Noun

The closure comes amid allegations from former employees who say they were left with unpaid wages, bounced paychecks and missing contributions to their retirement accounts.

— Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
That’s because the typical retirement age coincides with an inflection point in cognitive health around when dementia risk may increase.

— Richard Sima, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of retirement

Noun

His resignation was followed by that of Luis Pedro Marco, who was head of Spain’s railway infrastructure operator.

— Francisco Seco, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Ideological court-packing The Supreme Court was enforcing that before mandatory retirements and resignations let DeSantis stack the judicial deck with right-wing ideologues.

— Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of resignation

Noun

His departure has shaken one of the world's most valuable companies, triggered congressional scrutiny and raised questions about the future of America's AI industry.

— Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2026
The last Boise departure before the ground stop was activated was recorded by online flight tracker Flight Aware.

— Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 14 Nov. 2026

Definition of departure

Noun

Have your camera ready when arriving or departing, as the staff usually perform an entertaining song and dance in traditional costumes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Kronberg said the aircraft landed safely but became disabled at the end of the runway, preventing other flights from arriving and departing.

— Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2026

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