renders

Definition of rendersnext
present tense third-person singular of render
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as in relinquishes
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 renders Brisket is a tough, richly marbled cut that only turns tender after hours of low-and-slow cooking, when connective tissue breaks down and fat renders into the meat. Paula Disbrowe, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026 Visually, the fighter renders and arenas make EA UFC 6 and even more visually impressive title than EA UFC 5. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 Clark renders Suzanna’s state of unknowing exquisitely. Literary Hub, 14 May 2026 Late style, in other words, renders creativity more—not less—essential. David L. Ulin, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026 Voters narrowly approved the amendment on April 21, but the court’s ruling renders the vote’s result meaningless. David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026 Tesla is also recalling more than 200,000 Model Y, Model S Model X and Model 3 electric vehicles because of a software issue that renders the rearview camera inoperable for a short period of time. ABC News, 8 May 2026 The current environment of Democrat versus Republican, us versus them, renders the entire body ineffectual and incapable of independent agency and thought. Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026 But Rashad renders even the most harrowing scenes with levity and warmth. Brady Brickner-Wood, Pitchfork, 6 May 2026
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Verb
  • Could this be the anarchic mind that emerges when the ego relinquishes its hold?
    Michael Pollan, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
  • If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere, unless Carolina relinquishes his rights by not offering him a tender.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
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  • The test consisted of a 7-MW grid simulator that replicates disturbances and voltage ride-through events, and a 20-MW load simulator that reproduces real-world demand dynamics such as those created by an AI data center.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Apr. 2026
  • This includes the importance of gestures such as going to retrieve from the family casket a pin that reproduces the British and American flags together, as well as those that actually fly on the streets of Washington.
    Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Apr. 2026
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  • In an interview with the website Public Parking, the writer Lucy Ives describes ad-libbing a writing exercise to kill an awkward classroom silence.
    David O’Neill, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
  • Crain describes the situation as a broader pattern, arguing that the city has favored new development over maintaining historic and cultural sites.
    Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 19 May 2026
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  • Alex Murdaugh surrenders Murdaugh turned himself in at the Hampton County Detention Center.
    Marlene Lenthang, ABC News, 14 May 2026
  • Stray animals or surrenders will no longer be accepted at police stations in most cases, and neighborhood rescues are no longer an option for officers.
    Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 12 May 2026
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  • On a party count, that is 4-3 for the Dems and the one-for-you, one-for-me bipartisan staffing copies the Board of Elections.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Every time the virus copies itself inside a cell, its genetic material mutates.
    Kyle B. Enfield, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2026
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  • In contrast to the article’s portrait of a formless contest, recent polling portrays a race that is becoming more structured.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
  • Potts — who portrays Young Sheldon and Georgie & Mandy's infamous Meemaw — has been married to director and producer James Hayman since 1990 after having met on the set of the 1992 film Breaking the Rules.
    Jane LaCroix, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Verb
  • From modern parenting struggles to social media trends and suburban chaos, the show delivers clean, candid comedy for couples, parents, and anyone navigating adulthood.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 May 2026
  • Dara delivers some hard truths to West while Ciara and Kyle reveal explosive details about the scandal.
    Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
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  • The virus replicates there without immediately killing cells and triggering an immune response.
    Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 13 May 2026
  • Infected rodents don’t get symptoms, but the virus replicates in their cells.
    Daniel Pastula, The Conversation, 7 May 2026

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“Renders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renders. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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