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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
And there are likely more revelations and resignations to come, given the millions of documents spanning many years in the files released.
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Matt Egan, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Her dismissal triggered the resignations of four senior CDC officials, including Houry and Jernigan, who cited anti-vaccine policies and misinformation pushed by Kennedy.
—USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Pritzker’s announcement marks the latest in a series of high-profile resignations as more details about Epstein’s dealings become public.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
All told, the agency lost more than 17,000 civil servants through firings and resignations in 2025—including many scientific leaders at the FDA, CDC and NIH.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
The resignations stemmed in part from concerns over a push to investigate the widow of Renee Nicole Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent, CBS News reported at the time.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Later, Pratt provides a personal credo that would prompt many political consultants to hand in their resignations.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Given that there have been three prime ministers in three years, with a series of strategic resignations and coalition governments, manufacturers and trade bodies said that their biggest hope was a continuity of measures.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Nearly four years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine was up one point at 36 after an energy sector corruption scandal forced high-level resignations.
—Geir Moulson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Matt Egan, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Her dismissal triggered the resignations of four senior CDC officials, including Houry and Jernigan, who cited anti-vaccine policies and misinformation pushed by Kennedy.
—USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Pritzker’s announcement marks the latest in a series of high-profile resignations as more details about Epstein’s dealings become public.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
All told, the agency lost more than 17,000 civil servants through firings and resignations in 2025—including many scientific leaders at the FDA, CDC and NIH.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
The resignations stemmed in part from concerns over a push to investigate the widow of Renee Nicole Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent, CBS News reported at the time.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Later, Pratt provides a personal credo that would prompt many political consultants to hand in their resignations.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Given that there have been three prime ministers in three years, with a series of strategic resignations and coalition governments, manufacturers and trade bodies said that their biggest hope was a continuity of measures.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Nearly four years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine was up one point at 36 after an energy sector corruption scandal forced high-level resignations.
—Geir Moulson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resignations
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Jessie Peck, now the longest-reigning member of the Spinners, was chosen for such a role in 2008 by founders Henry Fambrough and Bobby Smith prior to their respective retirements.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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The majority of employees took voluntary buyouts and early retirements, according to the agency.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Two departures are scheduled at 17 hours and 25 minutes, and one is scheduled at 17 hours and 40 minutes.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Cast departures are also possible, sources said.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Resignations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resignations. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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