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 Following Russini’s resignation, The Athletic closed its probe into her personal conduct, given she was no longer employed by the company, per Semel. — Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 Charter said in an SEC filing that Fischer’s resignation did not stem from a disagreement with the company and was unrelated to its operations or financial reporting. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026 Dan Driscoll’s resignation as Army secretary highlights a pattern of moves by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth – at a time of conflict – that appears to prioritize political loyalty over expertise. — Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Sep. 2026 The whole episode, from the pictures being published to her resignation, took place over one week. — Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 3 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
  • The news comes after Stern struck a new three year-contract with SiriusXM amid rumors of a retirement, or a show cancellation, which Stern pranked his listeners about by suggesting that Andy Cohen would take over his channel.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Benefits include health insurance, dental and life insurance and retirement benefits, Eagan said.
    — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of retirement
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  • Data from the missions are expected to help establish the testing and documentation needed for future regulatory submissions.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Building on this recognition, the winner of the Busan Award – Best Film, the top prize in BIFF’s Competition section, now qualifies for submission to the Oscars in the Best International Feature Film category.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of submission
Noun
  • The View From Beijing In a departure from business strategies of the past, this current cohort of Chinese companies has a mandate to expand internationally, according to academic Karim Alwadi, based in Beijing.
    — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Target your flight search to departure airports that regularly offer the greatest number of points and miles deals.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of departure
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  • 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 7 Sep. 2026.

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