stepping down (from)

present participle of step down (from)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepping down (from)
Verb
  • The National Immigration Law Center recently published a guide explaining some of the potential risks of using the app, such as leaving the country without closing an immigration court case and becoming ineligible for a future visa.
    Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
  • After the shot, the deer ran another 40 yards, leaving a good blood trail.
    Marguerite Reiss, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Macron has previously ruled out resigning himself, vowing to see out his second and last presidential term to its end in 2027.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Jones is a former state legislator who represented the Norfolk area before resigning in 2022.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Liberation lies in relinquishing projection, in surrendering the desire for children to mirror our priorities and accomplishments.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
  • In the meantime, Kraft can leave more money behind for his extended family, approximately $740 million, without relinquishing control of the team.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In June, the King spoke about the possibility of abdicating to make way for his daughter.
    Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
  • This isn't about abdicating responsibility.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • But so did the number of people quitting their jobs — which is a sign of confidence in their prospects of finding a better job.
    Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
  • James is in a much better mental place now, after quitting drinking and finding an effective therapist during the pandemic years.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Stepping down (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepping%20down%20%28from%29. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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