renders

Definition of rendersnext
present tense third-person singular of render
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as in relinquishes
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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Recent Examples of renders Hadi tells an engaging story, brings complex and surprising characters to life, lends a locale an aesthetic iconography, and renders personal identity inextricable from the forces of history that shaped or deformed it. Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026 Visit our website To illustrate this, Glaucon told the story of the Ring of Gyges—a mythical magical ring that renders the wearer invisible, much like the One Ring of power in the Lord of the Rings. Paul Rosenzweig, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026 When cooked from frozen, the fat renders gradually for even browning. Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026 The directive, contained in a memo obtained by the New York Times, reverses long-standing ICE policy and effectively renders the warrant requirement itself empty. Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026 The directive, contained in a memo obtained by the New York Times, reverses long-standing ICE policy and effectively renders the warrant requirement itself empty. Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026 Using these lower, and more realistic, core figures renders the challenge even greater. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026 Meanwhile the grasses keep whispering, whispering about some mortal danger, the crickets shriek, and the heat renders your body all too present to itself. Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026 That absence recalls how Black communities have been deliberately omitted from Miami’s master plans for generations, first through segregation and redlining, now through redevelopment that renders the people who lived here an inconvenient memory. Alexandra Martinez, Artforum, 15 Jan. 2026
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  • Could this be the anarchic mind that emerges when the ego relinquishes its hold?
    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, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
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  • One ecosystem reproduces itself through procedure; the other through attention.
    Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • EagleMania not just reproduces the music of the famous rock band with their five-part harmony and guitar work but captures their distinct sound.
    Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Jan. 2026
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  • Badenhausen describes the impact that the World Cup might have on his 2027 numbers (minimal) and what the schedule flip might mean (different things for different teams).
    Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 17 Feb. 2026
  • White describes Stephen in that instant as almost electrified by the realization.
    JP Mangalindan, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
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  • Andrew surrenders his Duke of York title.
    Emma Banks, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Peter then surrenders to Catherine, who demands his explanation for going AWOL.
    Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
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  • From about 2011 to 2014, Gates emails Epstein directly, and often one of the pair copies Cohen or Nikolic.
    Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Despite initial skepticism, the 1994 tournament drew record crowds and $50 million surplus, spurring MLS’s creation and innovations FIFA now copies worldwide.
    Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
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  • Non-pro Bastian Escobar plays the boy and Hugo Ramírez, also a non-pro, portrays his father.
    Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Jones portrays the fierce warrior Prince Vlad of Wallachia, who goes on to become the mythical Dracula.
    Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
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  • Kalahari melon seed oil, on the other hand, delivers lightweight hydration without weighing your hair down like many leave-in conditioners often do.
    Claire West, Parents, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Finally, imagine that same mother preparing to give birth, only to learn the nearest private hospital no longer delivers babies.
    Shane Strum, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
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  • The Wall replicates an ultra fan setting straight out of a European or South American soccer match.
    David K. Li, NBC news, 12 Feb. 2026
  • The other big hit for me was Spellbound by Magic Castle, an experience inspired by the legendary magician Cardini (Richard Valentine Pitchford) that replicates a 1920s speakeasy complete with mood lighting, furnishings, and curiosities from Hollywood’s Magic Castle.
    Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026

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“Renders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renders. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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