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as in acceptance
the action or condition of enduring hardship or discomfort without resisting or attempting to improve it
They had reached a state of resignation to being broke.
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as in retirement
the act or practice of giving up something (such as a job or position)
The senator abruptly announced his resignation following news of the scandal.
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Recent Examples of resignation
Morales loyalists later joined the demonstrations, escalating demands to include Paz’s resignation.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
The former Manchester mayor traveled to the capital to be sworn in as a member of Parliament on Monday, just hours after Keir Starmer announced his resignation.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
With Burnham's victory last week, Starmer holed up in the prime minister's country estate over the weekend to consider his options as some party insiders urged him to set a timetable for his resignation.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
To be specific, the fund’s COO, Axel Merk, announced his resignation on June 11.
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Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
The former Manchester mayor traveled to the capital to be sworn in as a member of Parliament on Monday, just hours after Keir Starmer announced his resignation.
—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
With Burnham's victory last week, Starmer holed up in the prime minister's country estate over the weekend to consider his options as some party insiders urged him to set a timetable for his resignation.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
To be specific, the fund’s COO, Axel Merk, announced his resignation on June 11.
—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resignation
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Last year, voters showed a growing acceptance of the horror genre by awarding Oscars to Sinners and Weapons.
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That wistful undertow stems from Zimmerman’s casual acceptance of his advancing age.
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The stock market's near record highs, swelling 401(k)s and other retirement account balances.
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The city is clamoring to clinch one of two league expansion spots by Manfred’s retirement in 2029, taking the number of teams from 30 to 32.
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Three drugs in active clinical development could reshape how doctors approach androgenetic alopecia in both men and women, and the first regulatory submissions are already underway.
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Clascoterone is completing its safety dataset with regulatory submissions already in motion.
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The trade comes after years of uncertainty surrounding Milwaukee's direction following the departure of championship-winning head coach Mike Budenholzer in 2023 and caps a steady decline that culminated in the Bucks missing the 2026 playoffs.
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The pound eased against major currencies as speculation mounted that Starmer was going to set out a timetable for his departure.
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Attraction is a function of parentage and looks and submissiveness.
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But for Coles, his indoctrination to law enforcement has been a different level of submissiveness.
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At its highest points, Carve provides an angry rejoinder to that kind of defeatism.
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Defeating defeatism is at the heart of Kuma’s philosophy.
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“Resignation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resignation. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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