RELINQUISHMENTS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

relinquishments

noun

plural of relinquishment

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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resistances

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Recent Examples of relinquishments So far this year, Paws Chicago has seen a 28% increase in pet relinquishments. —

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

Noun

Advocates point to insufficient oversight and inadequate funding as systemic problems, while increased pet surrenders during economic downturns strain already overwhelmed rescues and shelters.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
The new Orlando shelter helps expand pet adoption opportunities while opening up capacity for pet surrenders, the pet food pantry and other community services.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026

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“Relinquishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relinquishments. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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