as in to abdicate
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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as in to leave
to give up (a job or office)
resigned from the company after the news broke that he had been falsifying financial statements for years
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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 resign
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
The search for a new president began last April, after Minouche Shafik, the prior head of the school, resigned amid controversy over anti-Israel protests and encampments.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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
Mike Fore, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Each of the executives, who had been earning over $1 million annually, resigned from Grandbridge in December 2022.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
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Verb
At least 17 of the lawyers soon resigned.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
The search for a new president began last April, after Minouche Shafik, the prior head of the school, resigned amid controversy over anti-Israel protests and encampments.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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
Reed resigned from the PGA Tour in 2022, shortly after signing with the startup LIV Golf Tour, the Saudi Arabian backed league.
—Mike Fore, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Each of the executives, who had been earning over $1 million annually, resigned from Grandbridge in December 2022.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resign
Adjective
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This kind of passive hydration is especially important since dogs are reactive drinkers, only drinking once they’re already mildly dehydrated.—
Brian Higgins,
Outside,
30 Jan. 2026
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This auntie is not passive, occasionally stopping by to drop off gifts, take a few selfies, and leave before things get too real.—
Ashley Simpo,
Parents,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Intelligence Age doesn’t require obedient workers.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The generals reduced even their limited need for an obedient prime minister.—
Mohammed Hanif,
Time,
1 Dec. 2025
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Yet, data center demand has spiked with the AI boom, and developers have increasingly been willing to consider demand response.—
Conor Harrison,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2026
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Despite initial messaging, the players have been less willing to invoke a work stoppage after authorizing a strike through a vote back in December.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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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With This is Gavin Newsom, the California governor is obviously working to position himself as some sort of aisle-bridging but Trump-antagonizing candidate, an acquiescent project that involves booking Steve Bannon one week and Ezra Klein the next.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
8 Dec. 2025
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The normally stoic Thibs let out a laugh.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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No paintings of stoic elders in headdresses.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Consider adding salt-tolerant plants close to roads, driveways, and sidewalks.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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In any case, the tree in question is drought-tolerant and will easily subsist on a single weekly soaking or less when its shallow roots are covered with mulch.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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The warrior is both strong and yielding, capable of decisive action and deliberate restraint.—
Richard P. Weigand,
Rolling Stone,
30 Jan. 2026
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When interest rates rise, the cost of holding non-yielding assets such as Bitcoin increases.—
Jason Phillips,
Ascend Agency,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Resign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resign. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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