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resignation

noun

Definition of resignationnext
1
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 Outreach accelerated after Jacob Coxon’s resignation from Anthropic last week. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026 Brandi Krepps, the head of the district’s teachers union, criticized Olson’s delay in submitting his resignation. — Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2026 Despite the resignations, Trinity Health of New England officials continued to express optimism in progress at the hospital, citing its record in making financial investments. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 11 Sep. 2026 City records show Dustman has continued to be paid after his resignation in an arrangement city officials have not explained publicly. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resignation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resignation
  1. acceptance
  2. retirement
  3. submission
  4. departure
  5. submissiveness
  6. defeatism
Noun
  • Thomas Edison improved the ticker in 1869, helping the technology gain widespread acceptance.
    — Brian Lund, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026
  • That first flight, which will launch from Rocket Lab's Launch Complex 3 on Wallops Island, Virginia, also depends on the successful completion of the vehicle's qualification testing and acceptance program, according to the company.
    — Leonard David, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of acceptance
Noun
  • James is in the waning stages of his legendary career and unquestionably wants to win another title before retirement.
    — Tony Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • When the truck driver was ready to retire, his ESOP account, which had been growing throughout his tenure, provided for a secure retirement.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of retirement
Noun
  • South Korea selected Possible Love as its submission for the best international feature Oscar, and Netflix is positioning the film as one of its major awards contenders of the season.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The film stars Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Zo In-sung and Cho Yeo-jeong, and is South Korea’s submission for the best international feature film category at the 99th Academy Awards.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of submission
Noun
  • In Barranquilla, an exclusive celebration at the embarkation point channels the city’s carnival, a convergence of African, Indigenous, and Spanish traditions brought to life through cumbia, mapalé, and color on every departure, year-round.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Sheeran addressed Macklemore’s departure with a statement explaining his shows aren’t political.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of departure
Noun
  • Attraction is a function of parentage and looks and submissiveness.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 May 2026
  • But for Coles, his indoctrination to law enforcement has been a different level of submissiveness.
    — Dan Pompei, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Definition of submissiveness
Noun
  • At its highest points, Carve provides an angry rejoinder to that kind of defeatism.
    — Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
  • 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 20 Sep. 2026.

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