1
as in to relinquish
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
she reluctantly ceded her position as leader
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2
as in to assign
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
Spain ceded Puerto Rico to the United States as part of the settlement of the Spanish-American War
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3
as in to abdicate
to give up (as a position of authority) formally
the President officially cedes his position on the January 20th immediately following the presidential election
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Recent Examples of cede
When the deal to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, which claims sovereignty over the Indian Ocean territory, was first announced it was fully supported by the US.
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Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
National space agencies like NASA and Roscosmos appear to have ceded all ground to Helios and Kuragin.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
Having already ceded an even-strength tally and a man-advantage marker, the Ducks collected the entire set of goals against by allowing one shorthanded.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
The other option is to ask Districts 2 and 3 commissioners to cede their corresponding areas into the incorporation efforts, Kilpatrick said.
—Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
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Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
National space agencies like NASA and Roscosmos appear to have ceded all ground to Helios and Kuragin.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
Having already ceded an even-strength tally and a man-advantage marker, the Ducks collected the entire set of goals against by allowing one shorthanded.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
The other option is to ask Districts 2 and 3 commissioners to cede their corresponding areas into the incorporation efforts, Kilpatrick said.
—Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cede
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Min Aung Hlaing, who had attained the rank of senior general, last week relinquished his post of commander-in-chief because the constitution prohibits the president from simultaneously holding the top military position.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Mostly because this lesson required me to relinquish my take-home treats.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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But at Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen on Long Island, you’ll be assigned a shiva coordinator who will ensure fresh food is delivered every day of the mourning period.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
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Superintendent Robyn Castillo sent a message to Sacramento City Manager Maraskeshia Smith Tuesday requesting that the city reinstate its contract that assigned three full-time police officers and a supervising sergeant to Natomas schools.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Accountability for public officials who have used the office for their own gain and abdicated the grave responsibilities vested in them is popular and a galvanizing political force.—
New York Daily News,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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Accountability for public officials who have used the office for their own gain and abdicated the grave responsibilities vested in them is popular and a galvanizing political force.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2026
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However, the facility agreed in 2025 to surrender its state license to sell dogs as part of a legal settlement tied to an animal cruelty investigation, Dane County officials said in March.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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That forces Edwards to surrender the ball, but allows his teammates to play 4-on-3 offense on the backside.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
17 Apr. 2026
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If no owner comes forward, Ingram said the zebra will likely be transferred to a nearby exotic animal sanctuary.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
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That feeling contributed to the dynamics around Swalwell and Gonzales, who resigned on the same day last week in the face of rising bipartisan support to expel them.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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Starmer has already defused one potential crisis in February, when some Labour lawmakers urged him to resign over the Mandelson appointment.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The two teams were scheduled to play in a rematch Tuesday in Oak Lawn but the game was postponed by a late afternoon storm that rendered the baseball field unplayable.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Some of the company's changes have sparked debate, particularly around its use of beef tallow, which is fat rendered from cows.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Rather, works of art are singular creations that convey meaning and embody cultural expressions.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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That is certainly the impression the playwright, actors and producers sought to convey.—
Alan M. Dershowitz,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Cede.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cede. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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