as in passive
receiving or enduring without offering resistance
I am resigned to the fact that I'll never make the list of the 400 richest Americans
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as in relinquished
to give up (as a position of authority) formally
following the election, the incumbent cabinet members resigned their positions so the president could feel free to pick a new administration
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Recent Examples of resigned
Oliver Thomas, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
As new members have replaced the resigned ones, the board has ramped up focus on policies around LGBTQ+ students, dress codes and health curriculum.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Cabot, who joined the company in late 2024 as chief people officer, resigned shortly thereafter.
—Karu F Daniels, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Just 14 yards on resigned run plays were, however, according to Pro Football Focus.
—Oliver Thomas, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
As new members have replaced the resigned ones, the board has ramped up focus on policies around LGBTQ+ students, dress codes and health curriculum.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
Verb
Chan succeeds Herman Wong, who has resigned from the position to pursue other interests.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Cabot, who joined the company in late 2024 as chief people officer, resigned shortly thereafter.
—Karu F Daniels, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resigned
Adjective
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In 2020, Petershill was an anchor investor of Arctos’ first fund and received a passive, non-voting minority interest in the firm, according to a Fried Frank statement announcing the investment.—
Luisa Beltran,
Sportico.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Officials said that, due to the bait dogs’ more generally passive nature, they are used to provoke aggressive dogs to attack them in the lead up to the violent animal entering a fight, which people then bet on.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Angell relinquished not only his role as chair, but as a board member entirely.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2026
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There’s Brownie, a stray boa constrictor who was wandering in an apartment complex and Kiki, a shy kinkajou, who was relinquished when his caregiver became ill.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The audience would do well to stay attuned to this goal — and how obedient Nat is willing to be.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Intelligence Age doesn’t require obedient workers.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Congress, meanwhile, has largely abdicated its regulatory role, lulled into inaction by Silicon Valley’s campaign dollars and lobbying power.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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The same could be said for Frederik's mother, Queen Margrethe II, 85, who two years ago voluntarily abdicated the throne to make way for her son.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Jan. 2026
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There’s a lot of fear of China in Japan, economically and militarily, and, even though people understand there’s interdependence between the two countries, Takaichi is seen as being willing to stand up to China, which inspires a kind of nationalism.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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One question that came up is what else any city would be willing or unwilling to fly.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Born rich, yet sought a life of poverty Born into a merchant family in the Umbrian town of Assisi, in present-day Italy, around 1181, Francis famously renounced his family’s wealth.—
Vanessa Corcoran,
The Conversation,
2 Feb. 2026
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Through the request, Franyelis renounced her claim to seek asylum in the United States and asked Reingold to let her self-deport.—
Maeva Bambuck,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That amendment had been made a dead letter by Jim Crow state legislatures and an acquiescent Supreme Court.—
Robert D. Bland,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2026
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As the right rises, Trump puts enemies on notice The Trump administration’s attack on Venezuela extends its broader crusade to assemble a column of allied — or at least acquiescent — governments in Latin America, sailing with the political winds blowing in much of the region.—
Megan Janetsky,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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The actor, who plays the sexy but stoic Ilya Rozanov on HBO Max's horny hockey drama, will be making his SNL debut.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
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My Apple watch warned me of dangerous noise levels; Twix remained stoic.—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Resigned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resigned. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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