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
For too long, America’s fragmented approach and lack of national strategy has risked ceding our current AI leadership permanently.
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Simeon Bochev, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Congressional Republicans aren’t ready to cede power to President Donald Trump to swiftly install nominees during recesses and bypass Senate confirmation, despite Democratic roadblocks and pressure from Trump himself.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2025
Even more should be done, but Mamdani would take the city backward, ceding the streets to the crazies.
—Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 3 Aug. 2025
The federal government has ceded its leadership on climate and clean energy, but America doesn’t have to.
—Mindy Lubber, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Simeon Bochev, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Congressional Republicans aren’t ready to cede power to President Donald Trump to swiftly install nominees during recesses and bypass Senate confirmation, despite Democratic roadblocks and pressure from Trump himself.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2025
Even more should be done, but Mamdani would take the city backward, ceding the streets to the crazies.
—Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 3 Aug. 2025
The federal government has ceded its leadership on climate and clean energy, but America doesn’t have to.
—Mindy Lubber, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cede
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The proposal suggests Musk won’t relinquish the CEO title in the near term.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
4 Aug. 2025
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In May 2025, Kraft Heinz announced a strategic review aimed at unlocking shareholder value, and Berkshire Hathaway relinquished its board seats, signaling potential structural changes.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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About 145 fire personnel were assigned to the Bronco Fire, according to the team.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Preeti and her baby were assigned one of the program’s ten beds in the next room.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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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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Those obstructing the process, abdicating their responsibilities, or abstaining from diplomacy will have to eventually face the people.—
Amitabh Behar,
Time,
28 July 2025
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Pressure to release the hostages, pressure to lay down its arms, and pressure to surrender control over Gaza’s future.—
Benjamin Sharoni,
Boston Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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At least for the moment, Maron seems to surrender to the discord between two of his three roommates, though stand-up’s most famous cat guy is never not a little on edge.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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Washington’s deadlock has created a tectonic shift transferring power — and the locus for activity — back to the regions.—
Russell Hancock,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Ruth, who was being treated for an eating disorder, was transferred to the location in October 2021, per the BBC.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Taylor Kapusta resigned from her post as warden of the Debra K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center in Nashville, effective Aug. 4.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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In March, the princes and fellow trustees resigned amid growing tensions with Chandauka.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Across the collection, the complex and multifaceted experiences of trans people of color are rendered vividly, and the pieces urge political action in the present while offering a beacon of hope for a more just future.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
12 Aug. 2025
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Market Concentration: Heavy dependence on the Canadian market renders TLRY vulnerable to regulatory changes and competitive pressures within a single jurisdiction.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Joe Austin, the executive director of Torrey Pines’ foundation, said that in some cases the audit’s findings may convey sloppy operations by the foundations when the nonprofits may be trying to do what’s best for students.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Publicly Commit To Being Inclusive A bold declaration is the best way to clearly convey the workplace culture and your hiring philosophies.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Cede.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cede. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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