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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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
Did Bill Belichick, a 73-year-old intransigent, forever controlling-the-narrative football coach with a record six Super Bowl titles, seemingly cede the reins to his girlfriend, 24-year-old former cheerleader Jordon Hudson?
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
Whereas in Britain authors had perpetual rights to their work, in the US, legal cases such as Wheaton v. Peters (1834) determined that authors ceded propriety rights in the name of public interest; literature and print were public resources.
—Abby Clayton, JSTOR Daily, 29 Apr. 2025
That ranges from how the structures get navigated by people passing through to how much those inhabitants are manipulated into ceding psychological authority to the people who control the programming of such places.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2025
But in Mexico, which in defeat was forced to cede more than half of its territory to the U.S., memories of the war and other military quarrels with the nation’s powerful northern neighbor remain deeply felt.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
Whereas in Britain authors had perpetual rights to their work, in the US, legal cases such as Wheaton v. Peters (1834) determined that authors ceded propriety rights in the name of public interest; literature and print were public resources.
—Abby Clayton, JSTOR Daily, 29 Apr. 2025
That ranges from how the structures get navigated by people passing through to how much those inhabitants are manipulated into ceding psychological authority to the people who control the programming of such places.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2025
But in Mexico, which in defeat was forced to cede more than half of its territory to the U.S., memories of the war and other military quarrels with the nation’s powerful northern neighbor remain deeply felt.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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In the end, Piastri was forced to relinquish second place too as his teammate Lando Norris swept past him on newer, faster tires once all the cars had bunched up at the end of the race behind the safety car.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
18 May 2025
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There are any number of reasons why owners may choose to relinquish a pet.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
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The re-tasking of U.S. naval ships assigned to the western Pacific theater comes as China—now possessing the world's largest navy by hull count, with more than 370 vessels—expands its military reach and presence in the region, attempting to challenge American naval dominance.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Among other resources, three engines have also been assigned to fight the wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2025
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The Queen abdicated her position in January 2024 on the 52nd anniversary of her rise to the throne, becoming the first Danish royal to voluntarily do so in almost 900 years.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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On too many issues, foreign and domestic, Congress has abdicated its authority often leaving Trump with the power of a monarch.—
Baltimore Sun Editorial Board,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2025
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Despite peppering Providence goaltender Michael DiPietro with 40 shots while surrendering just 19, the Checkers fell 3-2 in Game 3 of their AHL Atlantic Division semifinal series.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
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Cardinals must surrender all electronic devices, and the Sistine Chapel is placed under full lockdown.—
Dan Cody,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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The suspect in the deadly shooting on the Florida State University campus last month was released from the hospital Monday and transferred to a detention facility, according to the Leon County Sheriff’s Office.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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She was turned over to ICE, sent to a processing center in Vermont and then transferred to the Richwood Correctional Center in Monroe, Louisiana.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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National Science Foundation eliminates hundreds of grants day after director resigns DOGE shuttering Millennium Challenge Corp aid agency, staff told See protesters rally for US veterans impacted by Trump's DOGE cuts What is AmeriCorps?—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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At the May 13 Village Board meeting, the first meeting since Buchanan resigned, current board members who served with Buchanan praised her.—
Bob Skolnik,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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At the same time, James and her peers helped students connect with experts in larger cities in professional fields; apply for admissions, grants and scholarships; and rendered whatever other assistance was needed.—
Doug Thompson,
Arkansas Online,
8 May 2025
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This one, is rendered in moody, romantic tones of blue.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vogue,
8 May 2025
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Diop conveys this transition through vacant corridors, black-lens security cameras, guard-booth windows, and white noise in the emptiness of the museum after visiting hours.—
Armond White,
National Review,
16 May 2025
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Lamia and Saeed are thoroughly engaging characters, and the young actors playing them convey strength and defiance beyond their years.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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“Cede.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cede. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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