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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
Noun
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Outside of the coach, his wife and his successor, Frank Solich, no one knew of Osborne’s impending retirement.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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America’s retirement outlook is getting brighter.—
Fiona Greig,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Employees protested the company's work with Israel, leading to firings and resignations.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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On Wednesday, the city’s fire commissioner, Robert Tucker, announced his resignation, effective next month.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Travelers who are planning to fly over the next week are encouraged to check the flight status before leaving home, arrive early for longer than usual security lines, and consider backup options before the departure day.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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Her departure adds to a growing list of Democrats, including former House speaker Nancy Pelosi who plan to retire after this term.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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 14 Nov. 2025.
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