1
as in to relinquish
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
she reluctantly ceded her position as leader
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2
as in to assign
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
Spain ceded Puerto Rico to the United States as part of the settlement of the Spanish-American War
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as in to abdicate
to give up (as a position of authority) formally
the President officially cedes his position on the January 20th immediately following the presidential election
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Recent Examples of cede
When the Spanish settlers decamped for Cuba in 1763 after ceding Florida to the English, the few surviving Tequesta, their numbers decimated by 200 years of captivity and slavery, conflict and ill treatment, are believed to have departed with them.
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Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
This strategy contrasts with running brands like On and Hoka, reporting clear sales growth in performance running, a segment Nike ceded.
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Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
As Jimmy is looking for options to simultaneously cut costs and jettison the property entirely, Sydney is trying to figure out how to do a dinner service with a pantry that’s nearly empty and a former mentor/partner/colleague, in Carmy, who is very bad at actually ceding control.
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Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
But by anchoring its campaign to the legal system, the movement has ceded terrain on the ground.
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Rachel Rebouché,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
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Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
This strategy contrasts with running brands like On and Hoka, reporting clear sales growth in performance running, a segment Nike ceded.
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Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
As Jimmy is looking for options to simultaneously cut costs and jettison the property entirely, Sydney is trying to figure out how to do a dinner service with a pantry that’s nearly empty and a former mentor/partner/colleague, in Carmy, who is very bad at actually ceding control.
—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
But by anchoring its campaign to the legal system, the movement has ceded terrain on the ground.
—
Rachel Rebouché,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cede
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Willow Nightingale relinquished the championship in May due to a shoulder injury that also forced her out of the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, leading AEW to create this match to crown a new champion.
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But for Iran, reopening the strait does not mean relinquishing control of it.
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The man — identified by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation as 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson — fled on foot, pursued by Memphis police officers along with Tennessee National Guard soldiers who are assigned to the area.
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Around the same time, Sullivan, who was assigned male at birth, began questioning her gender identity.
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Aemond is not going to back down, and Aegon has already ditched his plan to abdicate.
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Edward shared the news of his engagement and plan to abdicate during a BBC radio broadcast in December 1936.
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In a friendly in Tokyo last October, Brazil surrendered a two-goal halftime lead and watched Japan pull ahead for an eventual 3-2 victory.
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More than 700 dogs remain unaccounted for Investigators have reviewed records showing that 918 dogs had been surrendered and transferred to Miranda’s Rescue from January 2025 to April 2026, Honsal said.
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If someone is affected by heat, immediately transfer them to a cool and shaded area.
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
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Greg Chavarria resigned in 2024, then Susan Grant served almost a year as acting city manager.
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Scotland Coach Steve Clarke Resigns Steve Clarke has resigned as head coach after leading Scotland to its first men’s World Cup in 28 years.
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About 11,000 light-years away from Earth, the supernova Cassiopeia A’s X-rays (seen above) are rendered in blue and purple, while infrared wavelengths are shown in red and white using data from JWST.
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Still, Twain squandered his own fortune and Livy’s inheritance on developing Paige’s invention, even as the Mergenthaler Linotype became the industry standard, rendering Paige’s machine worthless.
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This unvarnished, no-nonsense authenticity helps explain Aguirre’s relatability with players and his ability to convey his instructions.
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Impressive statistics that, in no way, fully conveyed how thoroughly the second-year guard out of Florida dominated the Lakers on Friday.
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“Cede.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cede. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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