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Is it quit or resign?
Should you quit or should you resign from your job? No matter which one you choose, it is likely that both of these actions will have the exact same effect on your future, as they are, in this sense, fairly synonymous. However, each is more likely to be found used in specific settings, so you may wish to choose your word with care. Resign is more formal, and will often be found when a person is describing relinquishing a position or office, especially if it is done in disgrace. While it would not be incorrect to say that a member of an organization's board, a king or queen, or a political leader "quit their position," it is more likely that the word resign would be employed.
Examples of resign in a Sentence
Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
In 1924, Fosdick finally resigned.
—Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Mike Kaye
june 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
Is Viktor Arvidsson likely to re-sign?
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 16 June 2026
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“Resign.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resign. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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