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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 resignations
In one early sign of course correcting, Kupor says that many of the federal agencies that OPM’s 250-person consulting team works with are taking a fresh look at their staffing plans to account for greater-than-expected attrition from deferred resignations.
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Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
The Current Recognition Crisis Every Emmy represents an award-winning story, and many resignations represent an untold story.
—Stacey Stratton, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But those resignations may be accepted quickly or take some time.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
The board accepted their resignations at the September meeting.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Even after that prohibition was lifted on Tuesday, and the resignations of Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli and Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, the unrest escalated.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Macron had appointed Bayrou in December following a slew of resignations over the year when three other prime ministers left the top job.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Frankly, there should be resignations over this.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
That doesn’t even include the resignations that will show up later this month.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 Sep. 2025
Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
The Current Recognition Crisis Every Emmy represents an award-winning story, and many resignations represent an untold story.
—Stacey Stratton, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But those resignations may be accepted quickly or take some time.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
The board accepted their resignations at the September meeting.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Even after that prohibition was lifted on Tuesday, and the resignations of Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli and Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, the unrest escalated.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Macron had appointed Bayrou in December following a slew of resignations over the year when three other prime ministers left the top job.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Frankly, there should be resignations over this.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
That doesn’t even include the resignations that will show up later this month.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resignations
Noun
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Some left because of promotions or retirements, but others because of ultimatums to accept new assignments or resign.—
Eric Tucker,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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Over the past two seasons, Smith has allowed just three sacks and has emerged as the new face of the Cowboys’ offensive line following the retirements of Tyron Smith and Zack Martin.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
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His exit, which was was first reported by The Wall Street Journal earlier this month, was part of a string of high-profile departures at Musk's AI startup.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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The job reduction would be carried out so far as possible with voluntary departures and buyouts, the company said.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Resignations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resignations. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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