as in surrenders
the usually forced yielding of one's person or possessions to the control of another
miraculously, the relinquishment of the hostages was accomplished without bloodshed
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Recent Examples of relinquishments
So far this year, Paws Chicago has seen a 28% increase in pet relinquishments.
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Ash-Har Quraishi,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
But in 2022, when people returned to their offices or got new jobs and work schedules changed, the San Clemente shelter relinquishments jumped 87%, with 131 animals dropped off.
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Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
25 Nov. 2025
Ash-Har Quraishi,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
But in 2022, when people returned to their offices or got new jobs and work schedules changed, the San Clemente shelter relinquishments jumped 87%, with 131 animals dropped off.
—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relinquishments
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Advocates point to insufficient oversight and inadequate funding as systemic problems, while increased pet surrenders during economic downturns strain already overwhelmed rescues and shelters.
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The new Orlando shelter helps expand pet adoption opportunities while opening up capacity for pet surrenders, the pet food pantry and other community services.
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For Scarlett Sieber, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Money20/20, the convergence is already visible in the submissions her team receives from across the industry.
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According to Film Independent, submissions will be evaluated on criteria that reflect both the Spirit Awards’ mission and the specific goals of the new category.
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“Relinquishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relinquishments. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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