RELINQUISHMENTS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

relinquishments

noun

plural of relinquishment

as in surrenders

the usually forced yielding of one's person or possessions to the control of another miraculously, the relinquishment of the hostages was accomplished without bloodshed

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

resistances

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of relinquishments So far this year, Paws Chicago has seen a 28% increase in pet relinquishments. —

Ash-Har Quraishi, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026 But in 2022, when people returned to their offices or got new jobs and work schedules changed, the San Clemente shelter relinquishments jumped 87%, with 131 animals dropped off. —

Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 25 Nov. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for relinquishments

Noun

Animal Control still provides resources to people reaching out about surrenders.

— Eva Flowe July 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Advocates point to insufficient oversight and inadequate funding as systemic problems, while increased pet surrenders during economic downturns strain already overwhelmed rescues and shelters.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026

Definition of surrenders

Noun

Taxpayers who already qualify for one of the remaining offshore compliance programs should think carefully before delaying their submissions.

— Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
The inaugural application period resulted in 500 submissions, though Motown had just four slots to fill, choosing students from Howard University, Morgan State University, North Carolina A&T State University, and Spelman College.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 30 June 2026