as in abdicating
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 resigning
Over last weekend, call-outs for TSA officers reached a high, with over 480 resigning, according to the DHS.
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Pawula was working for the Big Tent Coalition, a political action committee founded by Tim Ozinga, R-Mokena, who was state representative in the 37th House District before abruptly resigning in April 2024.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Angélica Ramsey, the superintendent of Fort Worth ISD prior to Molinar, received more than $500,000 after resigning from the position.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Then there was Patrick Murray, Olszewski’s chief of staff from December 2018 until abruptly resigning in September 2022.
—David Plymyer, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
He's considered resigning from the TSA to put the couple on more stable financial footing.
—ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
He’s considered resigning from the TSA to put the couple on more stable financial footing.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The agents were deployed to the airports amid many Transportation Security agents calling in sick or resigning after going over a month without pay due to a partial government shutdown.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Mar. 2026
That failure resulted in former England manager Steve McClaren resigning as the country’s head coach, meaning Rudolph Speid will lead the team into the inter-confederation play-offs.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Pawula was working for the Big Tent Coalition, a political action committee founded by Tim Ozinga, R-Mokena, who was state representative in the 37th House District before abruptly resigning in April 2024.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Angélica Ramsey, the superintendent of Fort Worth ISD prior to Molinar, received more than $500,000 after resigning from the position.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Then there was Patrick Murray, Olszewski’s chief of staff from December 2018 until abruptly resigning in September 2022.
—David Plymyer, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
He's considered resigning from the TSA to put the couple on more stable financial footing.
—ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
He’s considered resigning from the TSA to put the couple on more stable financial footing.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The agents were deployed to the airports amid many Transportation Security agents calling in sick or resigning after going over a month without pay due to a partial government shutdown.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Mar. 2026
That failure resulted in former England manager Steve McClaren resigning as the country’s head coach, meaning Rudolph Speid will lead the team into the inter-confederation play-offs.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resigning
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In its most hostile version, the same qualities are recast as evidence of his succumbing to spectacle and abdicating basic architectural responsibility.—
Julian Rose,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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Democratic leaders have accused Congress of abdicating its constitutional role, and some members plan to boycott the address or attend in silent protest.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
23 Feb. 2026
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With concerns growing about a global energy crisis, an Iranian official said Tehran had no intention of relinquishing its tight grip on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for oil.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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With concerns growing about a global energy crisis, an Iranian official said Tehran had no intention of relinquishing its tight grip on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for oil.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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The association filed several lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the fee, including one that remains pending that argues there should be no cost for renouncing one’s citizenship.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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The association filed several lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the fee, including one that remains pending that argues there should be no cost at all for renouncing one’s citizenship.—
Matthew Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Resigning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resigning. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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