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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to reproduce
to make an exact likeness of
rendered Thomas Jefferson's signature for use on an array of gift items
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of render
With his poll ratings rendering him one of the most unpopular Prime Ministers of the century, Starmer has become the sixth British PM to resign from their position rather than losing at an election in the last 10 years.
—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
The company in 1986 released the Pixar Image Computer, which gained some traction in the medical industry for its ability to render CAT scan data, among other uses.
—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Protecting those reservoir levels means that all the water below those elevations is rendered essentially inaccessible, the study authors wrote.
—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
Leveraging technology to render complete 3D worlds based on meticulous historical research, the exhibition is much more than panels on a wall.
—
Penny E Schwartz,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for render
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
The company in 1986 released the Pixar Image Computer, which gained some traction in the medical industry for its ability to render CAT scan data, among other uses.
—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Protecting those reservoir levels means that all the water below those elevations is rendered essentially inaccessible, the study authors wrote.
—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
Leveraging technology to render complete 3D worlds based on meticulous historical research, the exhibition is much more than panels on a wall.
—
Penny E Schwartz,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for render
Recent Examples of Synonyms for render
Verb
-
Originally foreseen as the second Air Jordan of Michael’s post-player era, the Air Jordan 16 was designed by Wilson Smith III after Tinker Hatfield relinquished the reins.
-
In 2023, ten years after relinquishing the kneeling figures, the Met gave a further 14 items from its collection back to Cambodia.
Verb
-
In organisms that reproduce via the union of types—this group also includes yeasts and slime molds—partners are functionally equivalent and the exchange of genetic material is symmetrical, an arrangement called isogamy.
-
Under what’s called the sterile insect technique, the government breeds male screwworm flies that can’t reproduce, then releases them into the wild.
Verb
-
The offender is described as an African-American man between 40-45 years of age, weighing 180-200 pounds, and was last seen wearing a gray/black baseball cap, a light blue shirt, gray pants, and black gym shoes.
-
Speaking on the achievement, Dassault Aviation Chairman and CEO Eric Trappier described the maiden flight as an important milestone for the company.
Verb
-
To sign up for breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox, click here.
-
Daniel takes advantage of this momentary distraction to deliver a left hook, right punch to the gut, asking Lestat about his maker, Magnus (Damien Atkins).
Verb
-
It may get bought, sold, copied and refreshed.
-
Don’t ignore Apple, of course, but don’t try to copy them either—what’s sells MacBooks isn’t necessarily what sells PCs.
Verb
-
Texts, screen grabs, recordings and other records recovered from a search of Rinderknecht’s cellphones and presented in court portrayed a man who was by turns lonely and livid, angry at billionaires and ex-romantic partners while seemingly scared about his own declining mental health.
-
Meanwhile, Krakow portrays protagonist Elizabeth Thatcher, who leaves behind her privileged life to become a schoolteacher on the western frontier in a coal mining town in 1900s Canada.
Verb
-
Will Klein surrendered a seventh-inning single to Jackson that sent two baserunners, including one inherited from Dodgers left-hander Jack Dreyer, across the plate.
-
An armed suspect surrendered to the California Highway Patrol after an hours-long pursuit through Los Angeles County.
Verb
-
Use warm air and UV rays outside to naturally disinfect fabrics, make white clothes brighter, and get rid of musty odors, all while leaving behind a unique scent from fresh air that can’t be replicated in the dryer.
-
Developed with leading academics and defense experts, including Sky News' Deborah Haynes, the series replicates high-level political decision-making pressure.
Cite this Entry
“Render.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/render. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
