1
as in relinquishing
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
she reluctantly ceded her position as leader
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2
as in transferring
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
Spain ceded Puerto Rico to the United States as part of the settlement of the Spanish-American War
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3
as in abdicating
to give up (as a position of authority) formally
the President officially cedes his position on the January 20th immediately following the presidential election
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Recent Examples of ceding
However, this climate agenda risks accelerating domestic production declines, ceding ground to adversarial energy producers abroad.
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Dan Eberhart, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Topline Apple’s newest iPhone 16 smartphones saw a stronger launch in China compared to 2023 models, a positive sign for the tech giant after months of concerns about ceding ground to local rivals in the world’s biggest smartphone market.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Nike has been accused of falling behind on innovation and ceding market share to competitors.
—Michele Luhn, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 gave it all away, effectively ceding decisions about the future of AM and FM radio to corporate interests and asking almost nothing in return.
—CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024
Fashion brands are ceding plastic bottles back to the plastic bottle industry (where they can be resurrected infinitely), and focusing on textile-to-textile recycling as a more viable solution.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Dan Eberhart, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Topline Apple’s newest iPhone 16 smartphones saw a stronger launch in China compared to 2023 models, a positive sign for the tech giant after months of concerns about ceding ground to local rivals in the world’s biggest smartphone market.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Nike has been accused of falling behind on innovation and ceding market share to competitors.
—Michele Luhn, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 gave it all away, effectively ceding decisions about the future of AM and FM radio to corporate interests and asking almost nothing in return.
—CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024
Fashion brands are ceding plastic bottles back to the plastic bottle industry (where they can be resurrected infinitely), and focusing on textile-to-textile recycling as a more viable solution.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceding
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This question is crucial because selling means relinquishing decision-making power and the identity tied to your business.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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This strategy enables couples to utilize their exemption without relinquishing indirect access to the funds, as the beneficiary spouse can still benefit from the of the assets of the settlor spouse.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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But this summer, San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan worked around the state law by dismissing murder and attempted murder charges against two 15-year-olds and transferring them to a federal district court for prosecution.Axios San Diego, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
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Adopt Federated Machine Learning Adopting federated machine learning allows companies to protect users’ identities by processing data locally, without transferring it to a central server.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Oysters like an alkaline bath; the oozing dark mystery of unpurged crawfish; shellfish bubblegum masquerading as mussels; crab legs surrendering meat one toothpick shred at a time; sushi rolls somehow chewy at their core.Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
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Today, most structures are surrendering back to the natural environment.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
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Wardens and guards will continue assigning prison inmates to work in kitchens, clean prison yards or pick up trash beside highways.Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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This little adjustment in perspective motivates the group to investigate underlying issues instead of assigning blame.Nirmal Chhabria, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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The production is strong, conveying a sense of franticness and danger that Durk matched in his aggressive delivery.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Walz discusses reproductive rights with similar forthrightness, conveying a sense of connection to the topic rarely seen in a male candidate.Molly Fischer, The New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2024
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Brands clinging to idealized images risk alienating their customers.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Any form of self-expression that doesn’t conform to whiteness is perceived as restricted, thus alienating Black and brown players.Essence, Essence, 17 Oct. 2024
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Fairmont's hospitality and the bright and lively restaurant atmosphere make for an exciting escape without leaving town.Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Equally adept at whisking off makeup residue, sunscreen, and other impurities—while leaving moisture intact—the face wash is fortified with soothing botanical ingredients with a designer pedigree.Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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To celebrate the launch, Revival will also be donating $15,000 to The Asher House, a non-profit animal rescue and sanctuary, as well as donating an additional $25 for each mat sold through October.Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
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Country music superstar and Tennessee native Dolly Parton is donating $1 million to Hurricane Helene relief efforts, with her Dollywood Foundation and other businesses matching the amount.Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Ceding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceding. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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