1
as in relinquished
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 transferred
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 abdicated
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 ceded
There were the obvious errors — 19 in the final 29 games of the season — that ceded free bases, provided extra runners and prolonged innings.
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Tim Britton, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
In fact, the Dolphins have ceded three touchdowns to quarterbacks through three games.
—Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
In recent times, movie stars have largely ceded the spotlight to intellectual property — DiCaprio is the blessed exception.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Ian Bremmer, a political scientist with the Belfer Center, said Trump’s climate denial speech had effectively ceded the market for post-carbon energy to the Chinese.
—Reuters, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
Karel Vejmelka started the game, allowing three goals on 17 shots through 40 minutes before being replaced by Jaxson Stauber, the son of former Kings goalie Robb Stauber, who ceded three more.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
Grenada was ceded to the British again eventually, as part of the 1783 Treaty of Versailles that ended the American Revolutionary War.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 19 Sep. 2025
After the Qing dynasty ceded Taiwan to Japan in 1895 following the first Sino-Japanese war, subsequent rulers of China considered Taiwan territory that should be regained.
—David C. Kang, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
Of course, the Colts’ true on-field revitalization wouldn’t begin until the following decade, after Jim Irsay ceded the GM title and the franchise in 1998 drafted a promising young quarterback named Peyton Manning.
—Justin Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Tim Britton, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
In fact, the Dolphins have ceded three touchdowns to quarterbacks through three games.
—Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
In recent times, movie stars have largely ceded the spotlight to intellectual property — DiCaprio is the blessed exception.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Ian Bremmer, a political scientist with the Belfer Center, said Trump’s climate denial speech had effectively ceded the market for post-carbon energy to the Chinese.
—Reuters, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
Karel Vejmelka started the game, allowing three goals on 17 shots through 40 minutes before being replaced by Jaxson Stauber, the son of former Kings goalie Robb Stauber, who ceded three more.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
Grenada was ceded to the British again eventually, as part of the 1783 Treaty of Versailles that ended the American Revolutionary War.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 19 Sep. 2025
After the Qing dynasty ceded Taiwan to Japan in 1895 following the first Sino-Japanese war, subsequent rulers of China considered Taiwan territory that should be regained.
—David C. Kang, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
Of course, the Colts’ true on-field revitalization wouldn’t begin until the following decade, after Jim Irsay ceded the GM title and the franchise in 1998 drafted a promising young quarterback named Peyton Manning.
—Justin Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceded
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This act was the NCAA requirement the players relinquished control over their publicity rights as a condition of eligibility.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Rahm holed the shot with precious little green to work with to take a lead in the match that the Spaniard and his cherished partner, Tyrrell Hatton, never relinquished.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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He was sent to Central State Hospital for the Criminally Insane (part of what is now the Dodge Correctional Institution) in Waupun and later transferred to the Mendota Mental Health Institute in Madison.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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He was sent to Central State Hospital for the Criminally Insane (part of what is now the Dodge Correctional Institution) in Waupun and later transferred to the Mendota Mental Health Institute in Madison.—
JR Radcliffe,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Philippe's grandfather, King Leopold III, also abdicated in 1951 amid a political crisis in an effort to safeguard the monarchy.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Instead of standing as a safeguard, Congress has abdicated its responsibility and has been a rubber stamp for the president’s unconstitutional whims.—
Trena Turner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Reliever Luke Weaver walked the free-swinging Ceddanne Rafaela, gave up a hustle double to Nick Sogard, then surrendered the go-ahead two-run single to pinch-hitter Masataka Yoshida that ultimately proved to be the deciding blow.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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That’s the eighth-fewest surrendered in a game during the Campbell era.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The seven Benton County circuit judges recused from the case, and it has been assigned to Jim Spears, a retired circuit judge.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Once there, she was assigned a bare mattress on the floor and denied religious accommodations, including Halal meals, her lawyers said.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Among them are active-duty soldiers, said the former Army captain, who resigned from her position in 2018 after being investigated by the military for speaking out against the war in Afghanistan.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Roberts resigned Tuesday, one day after he was placed on unpaid leave by the school district and his education license was revoked by Iowa’s Board of Educational Examiners.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
3 Oct. 2025
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Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium, stirring occasionally, until browned and fat has rendered, 10 to 12 minutes.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Add the bacon and cook until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crisped to your liking.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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There are also wooden pews made for the school’s Bond Chapel and 72,000 glass slides from the art-history department, all of which were bequeathed to Gates over the years.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
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Following her death in 2022, the tiara was bequeathed to Queen Camilla.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Ceded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceded. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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