1
as in relinquishes
to give up (as a position of authority) formally
abnegated all claims to the deceased lord's domain
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2
as in renounces
to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to)
felt that if the Congress adopted these security measures, it would be abnegating the nation's fundamental commitment to individual rights
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Could this be the anarchic mind that emerges when the ego relinquishes its hold?—
Michael Pollan,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026 -
If Hafley, Minter and Saleh call plays next season and Quinn relinquishes play-calling duties back to his new defensive coordinator, that leaves six of those nine teams with play-calling opportunities for their defensive coordinators.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Rather than coddle terrorists, all concerned parties should work to remove Hamas and establish a governing authority in Gaza—whether indigenous or imposed—that poses no threat to anyone, renounces terrorism, and seeks to live in peace.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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To much controversy, Superman renounces his American citizenship in Action Comics’ 2011 landmark 900th issue.—
Samantha Baskind,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 July 2025
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If the sitting governor dies, resigns or is removed from office, the lieutenant governor would assume the role.—
Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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But the rare situation of selecting an acting mayor in April 2027 will only commence if Biss resigns in time to trigger the special election.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Israel wants to disarm Hezbollah immediately before the Israeli military ends its operations in Lebanon and withdraws its troops from dozens of villages and towns.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Hezbollah has vowed to fight until the war ends in Lebanon and Israel withdraws its troops who operate across large swaths of the country’s south.—
Nick Duffy,
NBC news,
27 May 2026
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When the federal government abdicates its responsibility for public health, states, localities, and communities of experts can still try to fill the void.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
24 Sep. 2025
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When in a turn of events, Theo abdicates from his position as Duke of Tintagel, and would therefore be divorcing Nan to be with Lizzie, Nan runs away to protect her baby, who would be the heir of Tintagel.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Each module fits into the same titanium body and extends or retracts using the same click mechanism as the pen tip.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Apr. 2026
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Initially hidden, the rotary controller—emblazoned with the Spirit of Ecstasy icon—is revealed when the armrest retracts upon entry.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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Bruel denies all the allegations made against him.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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At the end of each year, TEA approves or denies all teachers recommended to them by a school district.—
Samuel O’Neal
June 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
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Real brand and reputational damage comes when the controversy contradicts the artist’s brand.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Also, the accusatory and combative narrative contradicts any positive leadership approach to management.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2026
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“Abnegates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abnegates. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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