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Recent Examples of abdication
As for Farrell, rarely has a pathological abdication of responsibility been so uncannily conveyed; he’s well matched by his The Beguiled co-star, Nicole Kidman, who cuts through the body-snatcher torpor of the material with her growing rage and panic.
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A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
So, even though there’s no talk of abdication or anything of the sort, everyone’s preparing as if Prince William ascending to the throne will happen sooner rather than later.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2025
Following Harry and Meghan’s high-profile abdication of their royal duties, the title now has little significance and zero responsibility.
—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
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A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
So, even though there’s no talk of abdication or anything of the sort, everyone’s preparing as if Prince William ascending to the throne will happen sooner rather than later.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2025
Following Harry and Meghan’s high-profile abdication of their royal duties, the title now has little significance and zero responsibility.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abdication
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Additionally, try to get the last three years of your tax returns and current statements on your investment and retirement accounts as well as any credit cards, auto loans, or mortgages.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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But now, in his second retirement stint, Rivers is reportedly interviewing for the vacant Buffalo Bills coaching job.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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His goal wasn’t to lower the bar out of resignation that the demands of parenting are too overwhelming.—
Danielle Marie Holland,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2026
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Tyra remained as Louisville’s athletic director until his resignation in 2021.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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However, the consistent arctic air masses have driven our actual average down to just 15 degrees, a full 10-degree departure from the norm.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Also on Saturday, airlines cancelled 35 departures (83%) from Northwest Arkansas National Airport and 34 arrivals (89%).—
Anne Li,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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This offseason will bring plenty of change with 33 seniors, including Daniels, departing.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
28 Nov. 2025
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Stammen and Preller have already begun discussing filling holes on the staff left by hitting coach Victor Rodriguez (Astros) and third base coach Tim Leiper (Mets) departing.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Abdication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abdication. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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