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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
Japan has recently taken steps to expand its defense posture, including lifting its ban on lethal arms exports and mulling changes to Article 9 of its constitution, which renounces war and the maintenance of armed forces.
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Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
Its constitution renounces the right to wage war as a means of settling such disputes.
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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.
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Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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.
—
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?
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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.
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Hezbollah's leader said Saturday the group would fight on until Israel withdraws from southern Lebanon, according to a statement carried in a pro-Hezbollah local media outlet.
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But sporadic clashes have continued, and Hezbollah’s leader said Saturday that the group would continue fighting until Israel withdraws from Lebanon.
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If the sitting governor dies, resigns or is removed from office, the lieutenant governor would assume the role.
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But the rare situation of selecting an acting mayor in April 2027 will only commence if Biss resigns in time to trigger the special election.
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The handle extends and retracts smoothly, helping travelers of different heights maintain comfortable control over their luggage throughout their journey.
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Chinese brand Honor used the opening red carpet of the Shanghai International Film Festival to debut its Robot Phone, a device that marries AI interaction with a high-resolution camera that extends from the phone body like an antenna, moves on its own, and retracts when not in use.
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When the state abdicates its duty, the people must step in.
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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.
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Lozano denies mass immigration fraud Angelo Calfo, an attorney representing Lozano, said clients were expected to review their applications before signing and blamed them for any false statements.
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Israel, founded in the wake of the Holocaust, denies the accusations.
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The measure repeals provisions in Finland’s 1987 Nuclear Energy Act that banned the import, production, possession and detonation of nuclear explosives.
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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.
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LaBarge’s narrative contradicts itself with great frequency and intentionality, calling attention to the fallibility of memory in the face of trauma.
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The co-worker whose behavior contradicts every value on the wall.
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“Renounces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renounces. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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