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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 letter offered the nation's 2.4 million civilian federal employees – which does not include military or U.S. Postal Service workers – a deferred resignation program.
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Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Their appointments followed the resignations in December of Courtney Hohl and John Cobb.
—Naina Srivastava, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Casada's resignation as speaker came after damning text messages between him and Cothren surfaced, which led to the House Republican Caucus voting no confidence in him and Cothren being pushed out of his job.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Thousands also departed through a deferred resignation program.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 2 July 2025
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Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Their appointments followed the resignations in December of Courtney Hohl and John Cobb.
—Naina Srivastava, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Casada's resignation as speaker came after damning text messages between him and Cothren surfaced, which led to the House Republican Caucus voting no confidence in him and Cothren being pushed out of his job.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Thousands also departed through a deferred resignation program.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resignation
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With an acceptance rate of just 0.7% this year, the program is highly competitive and serves as a pipeline for permanent positions.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Regardless of his intention, the ways Kennedy speaks about autism seem to miss how, for many, the prevailing narrative has moved on to more human framing, in which autism is not a disease or a tragedy but a difference meriting acceptance and support.—
Caren Zucker,
The Atlantic,
6 July 2025
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Consider exploring plan design options and retirement savings vehicles, such as a cash balance pension plan or individual 401(k).—
Kristin McKenna,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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What makes this level of dedication all the more remarkable is that Dodds is 78, an age when most of his peers are enjoying the fruits of retirement.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Poirier failed to unify the title, losing to Khabib Nurmagomedov by submission at UFC 242 in September 2019.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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The 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards received more than 2200 submissions from the calendar year of 2024, and nominations were judged by a pool of more than 980 people from across the television and streaming/digital media news and documentary community.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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The allegations were a key factor in Newey’s departure.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Yes, the departures from last year’s title team now include Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porziņģis, Luke Kornet and most likely Al Horford.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Too often the effect has been to make the GOP put lipstick on defeatism.—
Andreas Kluth,
Mercury News,
19 June 2025
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Shot entirely in France, the movie renders its ideas of romantic melancholy and Agathe’s default romantic defeatism in ways that reassure the audience every second.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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“Resignation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resignation. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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