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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
Eventually, in 2019, the Business Round Table realized that business based totally on the self-interest of short-term profits was untenable and officially renounced it.
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Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
In this telling, the blood of Christian martyrs facing lions rather than renouncing their faith eventually transformed the Roman empire.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2025
Before the Japanese government released its national security strategy policy guidelines in 2022, Japan's defense budget was limited to only 1 percent of GDP, or 5 trillion yen ($35 billion), by its constitution, which renounces war and puts the country on a pacifist course.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
In a two-minute video released earlier this month, Zeldin, wearing a green striped tie, seemed to go so far as to renounce the agency’s foundational purpose.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2025
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Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
In this telling, the blood of Christian martyrs facing lions rather than renouncing their faith eventually transformed the Roman empire.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2025
Before the Japanese government released its national security strategy policy guidelines in 2022, Japan's defense budget was limited to only 1 percent of GDP, or 5 trillion yen ($35 billion), by its constitution, which renounces war and puts the country on a pacifist course.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
In a two-minute video released earlier this month, Zeldin, wearing a green striped tie, seemed to go so far as to renounce the agency’s foundational purpose.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renounce
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Last year, Sabalenka relinquished the Madrid Open title to Iga Świątek in the best WTA Tour match of the season.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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In the past month, many of these universities have been ordered to relinquish their academic independence, stripped of federal funds, had their students seized on the streets, and watched as faculty have begun an exodus to foreign academic institutions beyond the reach of the U.S. government.—
Drew Bernstein,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The spacer might shut down, withdraw or become defensive, leaving the chaser feeling unheard and the spacer feeling emotionally ambushed.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The Great Plains Theater Commons, in Omaha, Neb., got an email withdrawing a recommendation for a $35,000 grant for an annual play festival.—
Michael Paulson,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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In 2013, Pope Benedict XVI resigned his papacy citing age and ailing health.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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The government declared a state of emergency, and Henry, who was never able to return to Haiti, resigned in April 2024.—
Dánica Coto,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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There's a cover that retracts automatically when the pet with the collar approaches the stainless steel food bowl, and everything can be controlled and monitored through the app.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
9 May 2025
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There are also a range of niceties, including room to sleep four people, a bed that retracts to reveal a workspace, and a functional kitchen.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 May 2025
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On too many issues, foreign and domestic, Congress has abdicated its authority often leaving Trump with the power of a monarch.—
Baltimore Sun Editorial Board,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Center for Western Priorities, a conservation advocacy group, said Burgum was abdicating his responsibilities.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2025
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Aside from an apology video following the release of security footage in which Combs is seen beating Cassie, the music mogul has denied all of the allegations and claimed the video has been altered.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Though some sheriffs have denied their existence, Luna has acknowledged and vowed to eradicate them.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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“Renounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renounce. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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