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.
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Recent Examples of resignations
His attempts to bend the traditionally insulated federal law enforcement system to his will have led to the resignations of prosecutors, a loss of faith by grand juries and rebukes from judges.
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New York Times, 2 June 2026
The Town Council experienced a wave of upheaval in 2025 amid executive actions, member dismissals, resignations and public criticism.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
In February 2025, two high-ranking members of the city Sheriff’s Office Wilfredo Perez and Thomas Egan, both hired in September by Sheriff Anthony Miranda, abruptly submitted their resignations.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
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.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 26 May 2026
But when the loss contributes to broader disengagement or additional resignations, companies face higher turnover costs, lost institutional knowledge and team disruption that can take years to repair.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Last year the Forest Service lost more than 5,000 staff through layoffs, resignations and early retirements.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 17 May 2026
Mayor Quinton Lucas said during the City Council’s meeting on Thursday that the review comes in light of the resignations and questions about compliance issues and other matters.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
With Starmer’s premiership in crisis amid a string of high-profile resignations and dozens of lawmakers calling on the Labour leader to step down or set a timeline for his departure, thoughts are turning to who could govern in his stead.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 15 May 2026
New York Times, 2 June 2026
The Town Council experienced a wave of upheaval in 2025 amid executive actions, member dismissals, resignations and public criticism.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
In February 2025, two high-ranking members of the city Sheriff’s Office Wilfredo Perez and Thomas Egan, both hired in September by Sheriff Anthony Miranda, abruptly submitted their resignations.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
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.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 26 May 2026
But when the loss contributes to broader disengagement or additional resignations, companies face higher turnover costs, lost institutional knowledge and team disruption that can take years to repair.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Last year the Forest Service lost more than 5,000 staff through layoffs, resignations and early retirements.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 17 May 2026
Mayor Quinton Lucas said during the City Council’s meeting on Thursday that the review comes in light of the resignations and questions about compliance issues and other matters.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
With Starmer’s premiership in crisis amid a string of high-profile resignations and dozens of lawmakers calling on the Labour leader to step down or set a timeline for his departure, thoughts are turning to who could govern in his stead.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resignations
Noun
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They were introduced in 2014, and that year saw plenty of retirements with power unit problems.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Staff cuts, retirements and a hiring freeze led to severe understaffing at the National Weather Service last year, although the agency has since hired hundreds of workers, following pressure from lawmakers and former weather service leaders including Uccellini.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
27 May 2026
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At present, not many of those potential departures have developed.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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In addition to the departures at NIAID, 14 of the 27 institutes and centers within NIH are missing permanent directors.—
Kaylah Jackson,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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