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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 resignations
His departure was followed by additional board resignations amid an exodus of Heritage staffers.
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Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Partial government shutdown TSA officers have gone 42 days without pay, as of Friday, prompting high call-outs and resignations, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) leaders said.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
This would better enable UPS to process employee resignations under the program in April.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2026
Spring break travel is set to strain airports as rising callouts and resignations among unpaid TSA officers stretch security more than a month into the funding standoff.
—Emily Davies, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2026
In some cases, it’s led to resignations of powerful people from banks and universities.
—Mishal Husain, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026
The furor triggered the resignations of the BBC’s top executive and its head of news last year.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
With 50 resignations, the department overall has also lost more employees to voluntary departures than any other in the city since a round of city layoffs ordered in August by Mayor Mike Johnston.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
The council reconvened Monday March 2, nearly two months after resignations left the five-member body without a quorum and unable to meet, triggering a special election that filled three vacant seats.
—Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Partial government shutdown TSA officers have gone 42 days without pay, as of Friday, prompting high call-outs and resignations, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) leaders said.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
This would better enable UPS to process employee resignations under the program in April.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2026
Spring break travel is set to strain airports as rising callouts and resignations among unpaid TSA officers stretch security more than a month into the funding standoff.
—Emily Davies, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2026
In some cases, it’s led to resignations of powerful people from banks and universities.
—Mishal Husain, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026
The furor triggered the resignations of the BBC’s top executive and its head of news last year.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
With 50 resignations, the department overall has also lost more employees to voluntary departures than any other in the city since a round of city layoffs ordered in August by Mayor Mike Johnston.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
The council reconvened Monday March 2, nearly two months after resignations left the five-member body without a quorum and unable to meet, triggering a special election that filled three vacant seats.
—Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resignations
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The success of the (ahem) more mature coaches flies in the face of the narrative following a spate of recent retirements.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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Sudden retirements from board members can be unsettling to investors at times, but Cardinal said this decision was not the result of any disagreement with the company on any matter related to its operations, policies, or practices.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Together, the potential departures of two of Kansas City’s most experienced lawmakers — one on his own terms, one forced — could play a role in shaping the city’s future and diminish its ability to secure local priorities at the federal level.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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For example, while there are many reasons behind new immigration flows, an underlying driver of departures – from Africa and the Middle East in particular – is a lack of opportunity at home and the promise of better opportunities abroad for this burgeoning population.—
John Rennie Short,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Resignations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resignations. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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