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as in relinquishes
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 withdraws
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 renounces
Miami will have the ability to use multiple sizable salary cap exceptions if Wiggins opts out or if Wiggins stays but Miami renounces Powell, which remove his cap hold and eliminate his Bird rights.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
The first follows the Rajput king Ratansen of Chitor (a fortress in what is now Chittorgarh, Rajasthan), who renounces his throne and travels as a yogi (wandering ascetic) to the island kingdom of Simhal to win the legendary Padmavati.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Its constitution renounces the right to wage war as a means of settling such disputes.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
She’s also supported revising Japan’s pacifist constitution, particularly Article 9, which renounces war and bans military forces.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
The first follows the Rajput king Ratansen of Chitor (a fortress in what is now Chittorgarh, Rajasthan), who renounces his throne and travels as a yogi (wandering ascetic) to the island kingdom of Simhal to win the legendary Padmavati.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Its constitution renounces the right to wage war as a means of settling such disputes.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
She’s also supported revising Japan’s pacifist constitution, particularly Article 9, which renounces war and bans military forces.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renounces
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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
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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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Israel wants to disarm Hezbollah immediately before the Israeli military ends its operations in Lebanon and withdraws its troops from dozens of villages and towns.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Jasmine withdraws much of the time.—
Larissa MacFarquhar,
New Yorker,
28 May 2026
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And Evanston resident Jeff Boarini, who challenged Biss in the 2025 mayor election and lost, reaffirmed his intent to run for mayor if Biss resigns in time to spur a special election.—
Shun Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
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Lieutenant governor If the sitting governor dies, resigns or is removed from office, then the lieutenant governor would assume the role.—
Times staff,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Individuals may also face injury in some instances if the seat belt retracts rapidly.—
Michelle Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2026
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Rather than dying, the animal retracts its tentacles, reabsorbs its bell and sinks.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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When the state abdicates its duty, the people must step in.—
William Morris,
Des Moines Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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When the federal government abdicates its responsibility for public health, states, localities, and communities of experts can still try to fill the void.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
24 Sep. 2025
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He has not been charged with a crime and denies any wrongdoing.—
Cristian Benavides,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Combs denies all misconduct claims.—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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To offset some of the cost of the cuts, the law repeals several existing tax credits and sales tax exemptions, including incentives tied to teleworking expenses, electric and hybrid vehicles, and medical equipment manufacturing.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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The Indiana State Teachers Association said the bill repeals long-standing protections for teachers who work in joint programs, interlocal agreements and special education cooperatives.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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For a pivotal scene in which Marji publicly contradicts her teacher’s claim about political prisoners, Satrapi withholds background detail entirely, save for a whisper of trees outside a window.—
Hillary Chute,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
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None of this contradicts the reasonable half of the reform impulse.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Renounces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renounces. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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