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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
The interception of the Smyrtos occurred just days after the PM appointed a new Defense Secretary, Dan Jarvis, following the resignation of John Healey from Starmer’s fragile government in a dispute over military budgets.
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Tim Lister, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
On June 10, as the Knicks made history with a 29-point comeback win over the Spurs in Game 4, the YouTube show provided a memorable snapshot, swinging from resignation at halftime to jubilation after the victory.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 June 2026
Daniel Kretinsky has agreed a deal to become the largest shareholder in West Ham United in the wake of David Sullivan’s resignation, after the family of David Gold agreed to sell an additional stake in the club to the Czech billionaire.
—Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Trump’s announcement on Clayton came as pressure increased from Congress to name a permanent replacement for Tulsi Gabbard, who announced her resignation as national intelligence director last month.
—Fatima Hussein, Fortune, 13 June 2026
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Tim Lister, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
On June 10, as the Knicks made history with a 29-point comeback win over the Spurs in Game 4, the YouTube show provided a memorable snapshot, swinging from resignation at halftime to jubilation after the victory.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 June 2026
Daniel Kretinsky has agreed a deal to become the largest shareholder in West Ham United in the wake of David Sullivan’s resignation, after the family of David Gold agreed to sell an additional stake in the club to the Czech billionaire.
—Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Trump’s announcement on Clayton came as pressure increased from Congress to name a permanent replacement for Tulsi Gabbard, who announced her resignation as national intelligence director last month.
—Fatima Hussein, Fortune, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resignation
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Throughout June and into the later summer months, Charlotte’s LGBTQ+ community and its allies are coming together through wellness events, festivals and large-scale celebrations that continue to strengthen the city’s culture of acceptance and belonging.—
Amari Riley
June 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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Beneath the humour and adventure is a heartfelt story about belonging, acceptance and finding your place in the world.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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The stock market's near record highs, swelling 401(k)s and other retirement account balances.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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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.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
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Clascoterone is completing its safety dataset with regulatory submissions already in motion.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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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.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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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.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Attraction is a function of parentage and looks and submissiveness.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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But for Coles, his indoctrination to law enforcement has been a different level of submissiveness.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
2 Dec. 2025
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At its highest points, Carve provides an angry rejoinder to that kind of defeatism.—
Colin Joyce,
Pitchfork,
21 Apr. 2026
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Defeating defeatism is at the heart of Kuma’s philosophy.—
Michelle Kuo,
The Dial,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Resignation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resignation. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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