as in resigned
to give up (as a position of authority) formally
the revolutionary government forced Nicholas II to abdicate the Russian throne
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Recent Examples of abdicated
Congress has abdicated its power to an oligarchy of billionaires.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Congress has already abdicated its duty.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
In 2019, Japan’s 85-year-old Emperor Akihito abdicated his throne, ending his three-decade reign; his son Crown Prince Naruhito ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
That was on clear display over the past week, when legislators abdicated their authority over congressional redistricting to the governor.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
King Philippe ascended the throne in 2013 at age 53 after his father, King Albert II, abdicated at 79 due to health concerns.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Accountability for public officials who have used the office for their own gain and abdicated the grave responsibilities vested in them is popular and a galvanizing political force.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
In 2019, Japan’s 85-year-old Emperor Akihito abdicated his throne, ending his three-decade reign; his son Crown Prince Naruhito ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Congress has already abdicated its duty.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
In 2019, Japan’s 85-year-old Emperor Akihito abdicated his throne, ending his three-decade reign; his son Crown Prince Naruhito ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
That was on clear display over the past week, when legislators abdicated their authority over congressional redistricting to the governor.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
King Philippe ascended the throne in 2013 at age 53 after his father, King Albert II, abdicated at 79 due to health concerns.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Accountability for public officials who have used the office for their own gain and abdicated the grave responsibilities vested in them is popular and a galvanizing political force.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
In 2019, Japan’s 85-year-old Emperor Akihito abdicated his throne, ending his three-decade reign; his son Crown Prince Naruhito ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abdicated
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Yesterday, one of his previously closest allies, Health Secretary Wes Streeting, resigned with a blistering broadside.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Wes Streeting, originally seen as the potential frontrunner to replace Starmer, resigned from his role as health secretary on Thursday but stopped short of launching his own leadership challenge.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
Verb
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There are outs not to be relinquished on the bases.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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Aries held the title for 298 days beginning in September 2011 and only relinquished it to get a shot at the TNA World Championship.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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“Abdicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abdicated. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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