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
But in decades past, the Legislature hasn’t always ceded control to the executive branch.
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2025
At right guard, incumbent starter Mike Onwenu lined up for the non-competitive team drills, then ceded snaps to 2023 fourth-round pick Sidy Sow in contact periods.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 June 2025
In 2001, Pollard retired once again as CEO, ceding the reins to Jonathan Ward, R.R. Donnelley & Sons’ former president and chief operating officer.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
In proposing the cuts, the administration has called for ceding certain federal parklands to the states.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2025
At right guard, incumbent starter Mike Onwenu lined up for the non-competitive team drills, then ceded snaps to 2023 fourth-round pick Sidy Sow in contact periods.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 June 2025
In 2001, Pollard retired once again as CEO, ceding the reins to Jonathan Ward, R.R. Donnelley & Sons’ former president and chief operating officer.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
In proposing the cuts, the administration has called for ceding certain federal parklands to the states.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cede
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While Israel wants to eradicate Hamas following the Oct. 7 attacks, the group has shown little willingness to relinquish its political and military power in Gaza.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
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The judge in Jackson's case has ordered Burgin to relinquish any firearms in his possession, including firearm parts and ammunition, within 24 hours of receiving the restraining order.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Colonel Freeman Martin said during the Sunday press conference that there are 230 DPS personnel assigned to Kerr County.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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As of Friday afternoon, 608 personnel, four helicopters, 46 fire engines and seven bulldozers had been assigned to fight the fire.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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The second and final season roars through the climactic storylines from the comic, as Morpheus abdicates his domain, pursued by the Furies, and a new King of Dreams is selected.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2025
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Since a weakened Congress has abdicated its power to the executive, we could sadly be dragged into yet another endless war.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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Left-hander José Castillo surrendered RBI singles to Eli White and Nick Allen.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2025
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Dominic Canzone’s sixth-inning home run was the seventh run Ober gave up, marking the second time in three starts that Ober has surrendered seven runs.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
24 June 2025
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2025
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Use tongs or a large spoon to transfer a few pieces of the boozy fruit into each cup.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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Eric Garrett, who oversaw Ross’ department as CHA’s chief operating officer, resigned Jan. 3 and received around $87,200 per his separation agreement and Tribune calculations.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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One member resigned earlier this week and three others asked for their names to be removed from the report.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2025
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Agriculture technology with 3d rendering robot assistant in indoor farm or glasshouse.—
Gabriel Snyder,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Last season also offered up so many reminders that the Mets are liable to render all this hand-wringing and historical perspective moot by late October or early November.—
Jerry Beach,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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But all that riz ultimately serves to convey a lacerating critique of American gun violence.—
Literary Hub
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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But two of the endeavor’s most compelling aspects are difficult to convey in any individual image, no matter how spectacular: the sheer amount of data Rubin will produce and the speed with which those data will flood into astronomers’ work.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
1 July 2025
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“Cede.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cede. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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