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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
Gone are the days when threats of resignations and a petition signed by thousands were enough to sway Mountain View’s position.
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Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 4 May 2026
Jaber would also like to see another Arab American serving on the school board, which has seen multiple resignations and replacements in the past few years.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
There are a total of five vacancies — caused by three resignations and two deaths — in the House as of April 30, 2026.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Last week, there were reports in at least three other counties — Brevard, Leon and Palm Beach — that 2026 court elections were being canceled as resignations and retirements of circuit court judges, right before the qualifying period, created vacancies that mandate gubernatorial appointments.
—Norine Dworkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
The back-to-back resignations and investigations, spanning both parties and both the legislative and executive branches, have reignited a debate about whether Washington’s rules and institutions for self-oversight can keep pace with the misconduct unfolding within it.
—Ana Ceballos
follow, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The news comes as several members of Congress have faced ethics investigations, including inappropriate relationships with staff members, that have led to three resignations.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
That followed the resignations of chief operating officer Anne Murac, communications director Arthur Richer, and the departure of Bertrand Méheut, who was in charge of the remuneration committee.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Some changes to Tinubu’s cabinet have followed resignations by ministers preparing to pursue other political ambitions.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 4 May 2026
Jaber would also like to see another Arab American serving on the school board, which has seen multiple resignations and replacements in the past few years.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
There are a total of five vacancies — caused by three resignations and two deaths — in the House as of April 30, 2026.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Last week, there were reports in at least three other counties — Brevard, Leon and Palm Beach — that 2026 court elections were being canceled as resignations and retirements of circuit court judges, right before the qualifying period, created vacancies that mandate gubernatorial appointments.
—Norine Dworkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
The back-to-back resignations and investigations, spanning both parties and both the legislative and executive branches, have reignited a debate about whether Washington’s rules and institutions for self-oversight can keep pace with the misconduct unfolding within it.
—Ana Ceballos
follow, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The news comes as several members of Congress have faced ethics investigations, including inappropriate relationships with staff members, that have led to three resignations.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
That followed the resignations of chief operating officer Anne Murac, communications director Arthur Richer, and the departure of Bertrand Méheut, who was in charge of the remuneration committee.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Some changes to Tinubu’s cabinet have followed resignations by ministers preparing to pursue other political ambitions.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resignations
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The combination of the shutdown, colleagues’ retirements, and policy changes had left her depleted and often physically sick.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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The bank has said retirements, people having fewer babies and the administration's mass deportation efforts are the likely causes.—
James Osborne,
Houston Chronicle,
6 May 2026
Noun
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House Democratic Leader Robert Reives responded to their departures in a statement Monday.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Yang was critical of TKO’s handling of the Las Vegas event, which took place last week at Allegiant Stadium for the second straight year and needled the company over the recent wave of WWE departures.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Resignations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resignations. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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