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 withdraws
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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Verb
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In a street vacation, the city relinquishes the right of way or public service easement to an adjacent property owner or owners.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Cabaret is cutting its Broadway run short as star Billy Porter withdraws from the production.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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Innovation fades, and the team quietly withdraws.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The amendment clarifies that if a president dies, resigns, or is removed, the vice president immediately assumes the presidency.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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The House can elect a new speaker at any time if the person occupying that role dies, resigns or is removed from office.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
2 Jan. 2025
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Once at the top or bottom, the Marswalker retracts the bracers and opens its doors again so that the S2 can be on its way while the Marswalker waits for the return trip.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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Tim Gilman, a spokesperson for Oshkosh Corporation, which makes Pierce fire trucks, said the company denies the lawsuit's claims.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The president denies any wrongdoing related to his relationship with Epstein.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Blood splatter on the outside of the vehicle also contradicts Buford Pusser's account of the murder, Davidson said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Aug. 2025
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The level of intentionally elevated churn that could result from the micro-bundles contradicts decades of precedent in the pay-TV business, where 2-year contracts long prevailed.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Abnegates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abnegates. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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