as in abdicates
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 resigns
If the sitting governor dies, resigns or is removed from office, the lieutenant governor would assume the role.
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Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
But the rare situation of selecting an acting mayor in April 2027 will only commence if Biss resigns in time to trigger the special election.
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Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
British Prime Minister David Cameron resigns on the steps of 10 Downing Street, June 24, 2016, in London.
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Inaya Folarin Iman,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
The 25th Amendment provides detailed procedures on what happens if a president resigns, dies in office, has a temporary disability or is no longer fit for office.
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Kirsten Matoy Carlson,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2026
If the president dies, resigns, or becomes incapacitated, the vice president will serve as interim president for the remainder of the seven-year tenure.
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ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
When General Lee demands Jamie report for duty and leave Claire behind, Jamie resigns from the army by way of a blood note.
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Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
Nabilah Parkes abruptly resigns her state Senate seat.
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Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
16 Mar. 2026
Peter Attia resigns from CBS News Celebrity doctor Peter Attia has resigned from his new contributor position at CBS News following revelations about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
But the rare situation of selecting an acting mayor in April 2027 will only commence if Biss resigns in time to trigger the special election.
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Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
British Prime Minister David Cameron resigns on the steps of 10 Downing Street, June 24, 2016, in London.
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Inaya Folarin Iman,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
The 25th Amendment provides detailed procedures on what happens if a president resigns, dies in office, has a temporary disability or is no longer fit for office.
—
Kirsten Matoy Carlson,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2026
If the president dies, resigns, or becomes incapacitated, the vice president will serve as interim president for the remainder of the seven-year tenure.
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ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
When General Lee demands Jamie report for duty and leave Claire behind, Jamie resigns from the army by way of a blood note.
—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
Nabilah Parkes abruptly resigns her state Senate seat.
—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
16 Mar. 2026
Peter Attia resigns from CBS News Celebrity doctor Peter Attia has resigned from his new contributor position at CBS News following revelations about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resigns
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When the state abdicates its duty, the people must step in.
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When the federal government abdicates its responsibility for public health, states, localities, and communities of experts can still try to fill the void.
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Could this be the anarchic mind that emerges when the ego relinquishes its hold?
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If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere, unless Carolina relinquishes his rights by not offering him a tender.
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Japan has recently taken steps to expand its defense posture, including lifting its ban on lethal arms exports and mulling changes to Article 9 of its constitution, which renounces war and the maintenance of armed forces.
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Miami will have the ability to use multiple sizable salary cap exceptions if Wiggins opts out or if Wiggins stays but Miami renounces Powell, which remove his cap hold and eliminate his Bird rights.
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