STEPPING DOWN Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

stepping down

noun

as in retirement

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Noun

The un-retirement of Aaron Donald will help absorb the loss of Garrett along the defensive line, but Donald won’t be an every-down player.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2026
Lionel Messi’s has long been the face of Adidas but announced his retirement from international football after making it to the World Cup Final and likely won’t be playing in the MLS for much longer.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of retirement

Noun

Officers responded to a call about shots fired a few blocks away from Beale Street and saw a person armed with a gun leaving, said Memphis police.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026
Are there concerns in the club over Hughes and his leaving, and the effect of that on the planning and way this summer transfer window has gone?

— James Pearce, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of leaving

Noun

Kronberg said the aircraft landed safely but became disabled at the end of the runway, preventing other flights from arriving and departing.

— Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2026
There has been considerable upheaval at City this summer, with Maresca replacing Guardiola and influential players like John Stones, Bernardo Silva and Rodri departing, too.

— Sam Lee, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of departing

Noun

Tasha Williamson, a longtime San Diego activist fighting for police accountability and reform, said Stephan’s ruling in the Gold case represents a concerning abdication of justice.

— Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2026
Agnatic primogeniture, directly inherited from the Salic Law, stipulates that in the event of death or abdication, the sovereign’s closest male relative is called upon to ascend the throne.

— Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of abdication

Noun

Entering and exiting was seamless and discreet, like staying in an Airbnb.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Let passengers exit the train before boarding This rule isn’t unique to Japan, but blocking the door or pushing against the exiting crowd is considered extremely impolite.

— Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Definition of exiting

Noun

However, Sneed didn’t address her resignation during the meeting, the board didn’t vote on a new chair during the meeting and board member, Shamaiye Haynes, was the first to mention it.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026
The North Kansas City Council approved his resignation at its meeting Tuesday evening.

— Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of resignation

Noun

The mix-up is understandable because the leaves look salad-ready, but the plant offers more than that.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026
Onshore, a Pinterest-worthy scene awaits with a calico tent fringed with palm leaves, colourful beanbags, a stack of novels, and a small campfire.

— Claire Turrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

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