1
as in relinquishes
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 assigns
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 abdicates
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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This program admits individuals for 30-day cycles, assigns them to a case manager, and requires active participation to end homelessness.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2025 -
The bill also assigns penalties for a first offense of $100 to $300 fine and/or up to 30 days in jail.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
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Don't rush the step of browning the pork in the skillet—this renders the fat and produces a lot of flavor that the slow cooker can't replicate.—
Southern Living Test Kitchen,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2025
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That renders Sunday’s regular-season finale at the Arizona Cardinals (7-9) mostly moot, aside from draft position, which is currently 11th.—
Cam Inman,
The Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2024
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Hiring managers may see it as a red flag that conveys a lack of independence and professional maturity in the Gen Z candidates.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
12 Dec. 2024
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Her imagery vividly conveys a sense of discomfort and awkwardness, evoking the emotional experiences of her younger self.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
9 Dec. 2024
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The House can elect a new speaker at any time if the person occupying that role dies, resigns or is removed from office.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
2 Jan. 2025
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Steve Kuhn resigns from the MLP board, along with several members of its leadership.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Poultry seasoning lends a lovely flavor that’s reminiscent of chicken noodle soup, while the peas and carrots add sweetness and pops of color.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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The regiment, part of the 70th Motorized Rifle Division—itself part of the 18th Combined Arms Army—lends critical heavy firepower to Russian forces on the left bank of the wide Dnipro River threading through Kherson.—
David Axe,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Each month, the school donates 2,000 to 3,000 pounds of frozen surplus food to the the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, ensuring edible food reaches those in need.—
Melanie Stetson Freeman,
The Christian Science Monitor,
23 Mar. 2025
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Jewelry for Good evaluates the items, sends them to a refinery and donates 100% of the net proceeds after processing.—
CHRISTINA MAYO,
Miami Herald,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Cedes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cedes. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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