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as in to relinquish
to give up (as a position of authority) formally
in wake of the corruption scandal, the congressman was forced to renounce his seat in the House
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as in to withdraw
to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to)
after another failed romance he vowed that he was renouncing the world and becoming a monk
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Recent Examples of renounce
The justices who renounced that lie in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Center exposed themselves to scurrilous criticisms and even threats to their safety.
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The Editors, National Review, 24 June 2025
This is all the more horrifying because the Supreme Court, Florida’s last resort for the condemned, has renounced its longstanding practice of reviewing death sentences for fairness, not just for guilt.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 June 2025
Of course, to pursue the leadership of a university only to renounce independent thought is a personal, institutional and societal failing.
—David Niven, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2025
The irony of contrast to the former inhabitants’ austere lifestyle, renouncing worldly goods, surely wouldn’t be lost on the savvy guests.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 21 June 2025
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The Editors, National Review, 24 June 2025
This is all the more horrifying because the Supreme Court, Florida’s last resort for the condemned, has renounced its longstanding practice of reviewing death sentences for fairness, not just for guilt.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 June 2025
Of course, to pursue the leadership of a university only to renounce independent thought is a personal, institutional and societal failing.
—David Niven, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2025
The irony of contrast to the former inhabitants’ austere lifestyle, renouncing worldly goods, surely wouldn’t be lost on the savvy guests.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renounce
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While Israel wants to eradicate Hamas following the Oct. 7 attacks, the group has shown little willingness to relinquish its political and military power in Gaza.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
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The judge in Jackson's case has ordered Burgin to relinquish any firearms in his possession, including firearm parts and ammunition, within 24 hours of receiving the restraining order.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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The result will be an increase in preying on immigrants by the criminal element: robbery, protection scams, sweatshop labor and human trafficking, as the immigrant community withdraws from reliance on no-longer-safe court systems.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
4 July 2025
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The traffic receded as Chicago withdrew into the distance behind me on Interstate 90.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2025
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Eric Garrett, who oversaw Ross’ department as CHA’s chief operating officer, resigned Jan. 3 and received around $87,200 per his separation agreement and Tribune calculations.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Editor David Shipley and others resigned, and another wave of subscription cancellations followed.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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In 2023, more than 10,000 papers were retracted from research journals.—
Sheldon H. Jacobson,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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Once airborne, the foils retract away into the hull, reemerging after landing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 July 2025
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The second and final season roars through the climactic storylines from the comic, as Morpheus abdicates his domain, pursued by the Furies, and a new King of Dreams is selected.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2025
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Since a weakened Congress has abdicated its power to the executive, we could sadly be dragged into yet another endless war.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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So with his conviction and prison stay, Larson was denied access.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Paxton, during the trial, denied having the affair.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Renounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renounce. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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