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as in acceptance
the action or condition of enduring hardship or discomfort without resisting or attempting to improve it
They had reached a state of resignation to being broke.
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as in retirement
the act or practice of giving up something (such as a job or position)
The senator abruptly announced his resignation following news of the scandal.
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Recent Examples of resignation
Tom Gaumont, 74, an Army veteran and former history teacher, remembered the 1976 bicentennial as a more hopeful time, despite the aftershocks of President Richard Nixon's resignation under threat of impeachment.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
The Warren Consolidated Schools district confirmed that Mazur-Baker, who served on the Board of Education, submitted his resignation letter last month.
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Dejanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
There are even calls for the resignation of longtime Prime Minister Edi Rama, who gave the massive plan preliminary approval.
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Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
During the council meeting this week, Pillmore deflected several attempts calling for his resignation by saying the issue wasn't on the agenda.
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Dale Denwalt,
Oklahoman,
1 July 2026
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
The Warren Consolidated Schools district confirmed that Mazur-Baker, who served on the Board of Education, submitted his resignation letter last month.
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Dejanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
There are even calls for the resignation of longtime Prime Minister Edi Rama, who gave the massive plan preliminary approval.
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Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
During the council meeting this week, Pillmore deflected several attempts calling for his resignation by saying the issue wasn't on the agenda.
—
Dale Denwalt,
Oklahoman,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resignation
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With Ancelotti on the sideline, there may be more begrudging acceptance of that this time.
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Plus, regulatory acceptance, industry validation, and real-world testing will determine how widely such systems can be deployed in safety-critical environments.
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That means millions of Americans might own the stock indirectly through index funds in personal portfoilos or their retirement accounts.
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Calling 40-year-old goalkeeper Manuel Neuer out of retirement for the tournament is an indication of the lack of world-class players head coach Julian Nagelsmann trusts.
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The statement amounted to a complete submission to Thomas, who used her Tuesday media availability to blast Engelbert.
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With three different categories, judges from across the USA TODAY Network ranked each submission in order to narrow down the contest to just 30 finalists.
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The moves were meant to reshape the roster to maximize superstar Luka Doncic, who will take the reins with the departure of LeBron James.
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Johnston, Cobbins leaving Johnston’s departure comes just three years after becoming the long-term replacement for former County Administrator Doug Bach, who left the government under an $800,000 separation agreement.
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Attraction is a function of parentage and looks and submissiveness.
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But for Coles, his indoctrination to law enforcement has been a different level of submissiveness.
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At its highest points, Carve provides an angry rejoinder to that kind of defeatism.
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Defeating defeatism is at the heart of Kuma’s philosophy.
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“Resignation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resignation. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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