ABDICATION Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

abdication

noun

Definition of abdication

as in retirement

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Recent Examples of abdication 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 Kelly framed Kobach’s decision to sign onto the consent decree request as an abdication of duty. — Matthew Kelly updated June 25, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026 The court’s abdication of its modern responsibility for supervising electoral democracy seems to rest on the naive belief that democracy will succeed in regulating itself. — Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for abdication

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Noun

Existing bank account takeover A criminal gains access to your existing checking account, savings account, retirement account or payment app.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Current owner Mark Attanasio bought the Brewers from the Selig family in January 2005, and Bud Selig remained as commissioner until his retirement in January 2015 at age 80.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of retirement

Noun

Macron declined his resignation, saying immediate leadership of law enforcement was needed.

— Chloe Taylor,Jenni Reid, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
Raybould said resignation meant that Roell's name was relegated only to an internal do-not-hire list within DISD, while a termination would've required the involvement of the board of trustees and a public review.

— Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of resignation

Noun

Since Sorrells was sworn in, at least 79 assistant district attorneys have resigned, according to a source familiar with the departures.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
His departure just days before the midterms adds to the questions swirling around MAHA’s salience to the electorate.

— Anil Oza, STAT, 23 Oct. 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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