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

Aaron Donald, who came out of retirement in late August to rejoin the Rams, will also be sidelined Sunday.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
On average, the male retirement age was 56, and 53 for women.

— Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of retirement

Noun

Employee retention data shows that resignations this summer among state workers are at their lowest in the last four, even with the mandate taking effect July 1.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Bednar was hired in August 2016 following the resignation of coach Patrick Roy.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of resignation

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The departures show Meta is still shaping its strategy around AI and AI safety amid new calls for regulation in Washington.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
The group formally processed the vessel’s departure and was trying to avoid violating Panamanian law.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of departure

Noun

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
There has been considerable upheaval at City this summer, with Maresca replacing Guardiola and influential players like John Stones, Bernardo Silva and Rodri departing, too.

— Sam Lee, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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