1
as in surrenders
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
the boy reluctantly relinquished the illegal fireworks to the police officer
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as in resigns
to give up (as a position of authority) formally
the retiring CEO relinquished his position to the company's vice president with very mixed feelings
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Recent Examples of relinquishes
Could this be the anarchic mind that emerges when the ego relinquishes its hold?
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Michael Pollan,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere, unless Carolina relinquishes his rights by not offering him a tender.
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Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
As Buffett relinquishes the helm, investors are increasingly focused on what disappears with him.
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Yun Li,
CNBC,
1 Jan. 2026
The first rule of power politics is that nobody relinquishes authority willingly.
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Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
In a street vacation, the city relinquishes the right of way or public service easement to an adjacent property owner or owners.
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Ashley MacKin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
Michael Pollan,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere, unless Carolina relinquishes his rights by not offering him a tender.
—
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
As Buffett relinquishes the helm, investors are increasingly focused on what disappears with him.
—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
1 Jan. 2026
The first rule of power politics is that nobody relinquishes authority willingly.
—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
In a street vacation, the city relinquishes the right of way or public service easement to an adjacent property owner or owners.
—
Ashley MacKin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relinquishes
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For an Astros pitching staff that surrenders the third-highest fly-ball rate of any team in the sport, this matters.
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The ayatollahs won’t make any deal that surrenders their nuclear program.
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If the sitting governor dies, resigns or is removed from office, the lieutenant governor would assume the role.
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But the rare situation of selecting an acting mayor in April 2027 will only commence if Biss resigns in time to trigger the special election.
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Aside from the gorgeous photos of Clooney’s shiny hair, reviewers with all types of hair confirm the shampoo renders great results.
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That production always and everywhere buys production is what renders bitcoin the opposite of money.
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When the state abdicates its duty, the people must step in.
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When the federal government abdicates its responsibility for public health, states, localities, and communities of experts can still try to fill the void.
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AerAware departs from traditional head-up displays and instead equips both pilots with a dual wearable system that delivers the same information to each cockpit seat.
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Seapuri's Scalpy Bubble Tonic is a lightweight foam that delivers a cooling burst of relief thanks to a soothing blend of cica, panthenol, and menthol, while salicylic acid helps dissolve excess oil, flakes, and residue that can leave the scalp feeling congested.
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Japan has recently taken steps to expand its defense posture, including lifting its ban on lethal arms exports and mulling changes to Article 9 of its constitution, which renounces war and the maintenance of armed forces.
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Miami will have the ability to use multiple sizable salary cap exceptions if Wiggins opts out or if Wiggins stays but Miami renounces Powell, which remove his cap hold and eliminate his Bird rights.
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Lean too far toward caution and a firm cedes ground to bolder rivals and to the automation-first newcomers.
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That’s what happens when the hegemon cedes hegemony.
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“Relinquishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relinquishes. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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