1
as in to relinquish
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
a gentleman bandit who graciously asked his victims to render their wallets to his safe possession
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2
as in to reproduce
to make an exact likeness of
rendered Thomas Jefferson's signature for use on an array of gift items
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3
as in to describe
to give a representation or account of in words
the witness convincingly rendered her version of events in just a few words
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Recent Examples of render
Markus suggested the arrangement is especially important because she has been incarcerated for several years, rendering surprise questions unproductive.
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Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 30 July 2025
The cherry fruit flies are known to cause damage and rot that renders the fruit unmarketable.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 26 July 2025
Overwatering reduces oxygen in the soil, which damages fine roots and renders the plant unable to take up water.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 July 2025
No one else was hurt, the sheriff said, and the bomb squad has rendered the scene safe.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 18 July 2025
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Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 30 July 2025
The cherry fruit flies are known to cause damage and rot that renders the fruit unmarketable.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 26 July 2025
Overwatering reduces oxygen in the soil, which damages fine roots and renders the plant unable to take up water.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 July 2025
No one else was hurt, the sheriff said, and the bomb squad has rendered the scene safe.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for render
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The program was created in 2010 by the La Jolla Community Foundation and subsequently was relinquished to the oversight of the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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Expensive, but necessary The Magic went hard after Desmond Bane of the Memphis Grizzlies, and had to relinquish a package that included four first-round picks, and a first-round pick swap to get him.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The disease is considered a highly invasive tumor in the central nervous system because its cells reproduce extremely quickly.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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With wild pigs reproducing rapidly and damaging both crops and ecosystems, researchers say more action is needed at the policy level.—
Vanessa Countryman,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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Although the association could not immediately provide data proving a direct link between the political shifts and capital flight to South Florida, several analysts described it as a long‑standing, common‑sense trend.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
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Speaking from Spain via an interpreter, the 27-year-old López, born deaf, describes discovering an unexpected destiny.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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Seibert’s sage-but-kooky bird (stunningly costumed by Shelby Newport in a fabulous cloak of multicolored neckties, sort of like a bohemian bagman) delivers both great laughs and deep feeling.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
30 July 2025
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This one is peachy-pink in color, dry and fresh and delivers a tart red-fruit profile: think currants and pomegranate.—
Lana Bortolot,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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But its decision to copy a Chinese artificial intelligence lab in 2025 in an effort to compete with OpenAI backfired, forcing the company to overhaul its AI strategy.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
29 July 2025
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Silent Crow, one of the groups, said on Telegram that its members copied the airline's entire database of flight history, audio recordings, internal calls, and surveillance data.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
28 July 2025
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Players will investigate real manuscripts and historic accounts that complicate established theories; probe characters portrayed by actors and explore restricted areas in landmark monuments, some of which have never been accessed by non-custodians.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The Murder Mystery 2 star’s father, Stanley, was the inspiration for the character of Stanley Sugerman, a basketball recruiter Adam portrayed in 2022’s Hustle.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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The stamp — which features a detailed image of the British troops surrendering — caught Bob Chisholm’s eye and started his love of stamp collecting.—
Lillian Ashworth,
Oc Register,
1 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Twins’ offense had few answers for Boston starter Lucas Giolito, who pitched six innings and surrendered one run on Lee’s double to bring home Bader.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
30 July 2025
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The Neuroscience Center of Excellence Act, introduced in 2021 to replicate oncology's success for brain disease, stalled in committee.—
Shahriar Minokadeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Learn from three expert instructors how to showcase your skills, build a stellar reputation, and create a digital presence that AI can’t replicate.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Render.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/render. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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