1
as in surrendering
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
the boy reluctantly relinquished the illegal fireworks to the police officer
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as in abdicating
to give up (as a position of authority) formally
the retiring CEO relinquished his position to the company's vice president with very mixed feelings
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Recent Examples of relinquishing
On December 10, 1936, King Edward signed the Instrument of Abdication, officially beginning the process of stepping down from the throne and relinquishing its privileges.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Sometimes stepping away from a toxic environment means embracing humility, relinquishing your impressive title, and starting over.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Babygirl is juicy and perverse in its exploration of the pleasure to be found in relinquishing control, and Kidman is incandescent in it.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
Because of that focus on ownership, Playground is yet to produce a series for a streamer like Netflix, Amazon and Apple, which require relinquishing global rights.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2024
His new role would mean relinquishing his outsider critic status and working from within a massive government system, leading an agency of 80,000 employees and dealing with everything from drug approvals to food recalls to the pandemic response.
—Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024
But when Poehler's due date lined up with the exact week the Parks pilot was set to shoot, Daniels and co-creator Michael Schur made the tough decision of relinquishing the post-game slot and accepting a six-episode order instead.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
This question is crucial because selling means relinquishing decision-making power and the identity tied to your business.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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
Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Sometimes stepping away from a toxic environment means embracing humility, relinquishing your impressive title, and starting over.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Babygirl is juicy and perverse in its exploration of the pleasure to be found in relinquishing control, and Kidman is incandescent in it.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
Because of that focus on ownership, Playground is yet to produce a series for a streamer like Netflix, Amazon and Apple, which require relinquishing global rights.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2024
His new role would mean relinquishing his outsider critic status and working from within a massive government system, leading an agency of 80,000 employees and dealing with everything from drug approvals to food recalls to the pandemic response.
—Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024
But when Poehler's due date lined up with the exact week the Parks pilot was set to shoot, Daniels and co-creator Michael Schur made the tough decision of relinquishing the post-game slot and accepting a six-episode order instead.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
This question is crucial because selling means relinquishing decision-making power and the identity tied to your business.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relinquishing
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There were also reports of Syrian military troops surrendering in other cities.Victoria Beaule, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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That suspension turned into a monthslong dispute between the state and Carvana, ending with Carvana surrendering its in-state dealer license for three years.Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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Nvidia got a jump on its rivals by realizing that its chips, initially made for rendering graphics, happened to be perfectly suited for training neural networks, the programs that underpin modern AI.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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So while traces of the virus’ genetic material can still be found, the machinery of the virus is unable to replicate, rendering it harmless, Lucey said.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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Citing budget cuts and alleged harassment and personal attacks from one of the six members of McColl’s city council, former chief Bob Hale led his colleagues in resigning from the town’s police department.Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Nov. 2024
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Gray, 47, spent ten years in the California State Assembly representing Merced before resigning to run for Congress.Maya Homan, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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Companies delivering significant energy savings through new architectures or advanced cooling technologies could gain a competitive edge.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Where there is an opportunity to do so, also take an automation-first approach when testing or delivering bug fixes or new features, as this approach helps to maintain standards across a diverse install base.Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Apple is ceding ground to the likes of the Galaxy A series, Nothing Phones, OnePlus Nords and the Pixel 8a.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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His advisers are reportedly coming up with proposals to end the war that would result in Ukraine ceding large amounts of territory and putting the pursuit of NATO membership on hold, according to Reuters.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Relinquishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relinquishing. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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