as in retirements
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.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of resignations
Employees protested the company's work with Israel, leading to firings and resignations.
—
Jordan Novet, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
Over the past 10 months, EOIR has lost more than 125 judges to firings and voluntary resignations.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
The new plan was hashed out in response to an exodus of employees who took deferred resignations.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Despite the shutdown, mass resignations have not occurred, though airport security wait times are beginning to increase.
—Doyinsola Oladipo, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Prior to both of their resignations, another employee of the Miss USA organization, the social media director, also resigned from her post.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
The organization 4 Day Week Global, which runs four-day workweek trials worldwide, said participating companies experienced a 42 percent decrease in employee resignations and a 36 percent increase in revenue.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
The coalition’s complaint accused Bondi — the 59-year-old former Florida attorney general and state attorney in the Tampa area — of playing a central role in the improper firings and resignations of numerous government lawyers during a four-month span at the helm of the Justice Department.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
Jordan Novet, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
Over the past 10 months, EOIR has lost more than 125 judges to firings and voluntary resignations.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
The new plan was hashed out in response to an exodus of employees who took deferred resignations.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Despite the shutdown, mass resignations have not occurred, though airport security wait times are beginning to increase.
—Doyinsola Oladipo, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Prior to both of their resignations, another employee of the Miss USA organization, the social media director, also resigned from her post.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
The organization 4 Day Week Global, which runs four-day workweek trials worldwide, said participating companies experienced a 42 percent decrease in employee resignations and a 36 percent increase in revenue.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
The coalition’s complaint accused Bondi — the 59-year-old former Florida attorney general and state attorney in the Tampa area — of playing a central role in the improper firings and resignations of numerous government lawyers during a four-month span at the helm of the Justice Department.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resignations
Noun
-
But Risker said the museum, or parts of it, can be rented for private events to celebrate special occasions, such as birthdays, retirements, and anniversaries.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
4 Nov. 2025
-
Why Youthful Energy and Continuity Matter Underneath the headlines about aging advisors and looming retirements, a new generation of financial professionals is emerging.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Grande has notably made some departures from her primarily pink, white and pastel wardrobe pieces in recent days, going more Elphaba than Glinda with certain looks.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
-
But the Eagles expected to evolve — and needed to, given their defensive departures in the offseason.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Resignations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resignations. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share