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verb

past tense of render
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as in relinquished
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress a gentleman bandit who graciously asked his victims to render their wallets to his safe possession

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Recent Examples of rendered
Verb
Advances in technology have rendered phishing more accessible to cybercriminals. Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 The community disappeared by 1983 when decades of industrial development, pollution and waste rendered the area unlivable. Larkin Gallup, Baltimore Sun, 21 Dec. 2024 Initially hopeful for a recovery and return to racing, the extent and persistence of his injuries rendered that aspiration unattainable. Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024 Rectangular versions with curved edges came courtesy of Miu Miu, Jil Sander, and Hermès, rendered in buttery leathers. Alice Cary, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024 Any patterns that have emerged in that period could be rendered obsolete as more data are collected. Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024 Today, the 90s signify the height of the compact disc as the preferred method of music consumption for listeners worldwide, a medium whose ease and convenience rendered vinyl temporarily obsolete virtually overnight. Jim Ryan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 Which means they’re always rendered better off by quality money. John Tamny, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 The battle sequences in particular are stunningly rendered, and will certainly benefit from being viewed on the largest possible premium and large-format screens. Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rendered
Adjective
  • Meghan Markle has ditched one of her tried and true outfit formulas in favor of a trendier silhouette.
    Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Dehydrating is a tried and true method that has many positive benefits for your health and budget.
    Jordan Liberty Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • For example, a recent United Nations study recently pointed to predictive policing as an example of how racial biases are reproduced through technology.
    Jay Ganglani, Fortune Asia, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The prints, stored at a San Francisco arthouse for some time, were reproduced from 1839 to 1843 from Bodmer's works during his journey with Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Making matters worse, nine in 10 Haitians go all day without eating in what has been described as one of the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Mary described her role as largely self-directed.
    E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The bitter bite of a dark chocolate balances the concentrated sugar.
    Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Dried Fruit Dried fruit is a pre-workout food choice, with concentrated calories and carbohydrates.
    Kayla Girgen, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In the end, the news that Mohamed Salah will remain at Liverpool was delivered with a humorous tagline.
    Simon Hughes, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Philp commanded more playing time when injuries hit through his own fine play, and delivered (15-15-30 in 52 games) while outscoring opponents at even strength.
    Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Young people copied her contemporary African fashion sense, wearing a turban with a formal suit or painting tribal dots on her face as part of her makeup.
    Lynsey Chutel, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
  • There’s a reason why the founders of Vail, in an effort to create a charming, quintessential ski town, copied Switzerland.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • In First Steps, Galactus will be portrayed by actor Ralph Ineson (Nosferatu), wearing actual purple-and-blue armor; the costume workshop on set is full of various attempts at making his signature look work.
    EW.com, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • In that film, Swank portrayed an up-and-coming boxer who is taken under the wing of an aging coach, played by Clint Eastwood.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Livestock should be moved to clean pastures or given uncontaminated fodder.
    David Kitchen, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The researchers will have to make it out alive and uncontaminated.
    Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025

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“Rendered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rendered. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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