1
as in relinquished
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 transferred
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 abdicated
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 ceded
And now America has unilaterally ceded the fight.
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Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Rather than dive into a song and drop the curtain on a set anchored by a statue-like representation of two hands holding a crown, Blige disappeared and ceded attention to a video montage touting her accolades and achievements.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
In the final deal, Finland ceded large stretches of land along the Soviet border, agreed to lease a Baltic peninsula to the Soviet Union for 30 years, and permitted the creation of a neutral zone.
—G. John Ikenberry, Foreign Affairs, 12 Mar. 2025
The company has also ceded exclusive distribution of its popular podcasts.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
Attempts to settle other lands ceded by France were no more successful.
—G. Patrick O'Brien, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2025
The troops were reportedly trained at military bases inside Russia before being sent to the Kursk region to fight alongside Kremlin forces attempting to regain territory ceded to Ukraine.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 27 Feb. 2025
Almost every time, his decisions mirrored the anxiety emanating from the stands when Chelsea quickly ceded possession and Southampton drew encouragement.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
And just last week, James Bond ceded creative control from the Broccoli family to Amazon MGM after struggling for years to chart a post-Daniel Craig course.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025
Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Rather than dive into a song and drop the curtain on a set anchored by a statue-like representation of two hands holding a crown, Blige disappeared and ceded attention to a video montage touting her accolades and achievements.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
In the final deal, Finland ceded large stretches of land along the Soviet border, agreed to lease a Baltic peninsula to the Soviet Union for 30 years, and permitted the creation of a neutral zone.
—G. John Ikenberry, Foreign Affairs, 12 Mar. 2025
The company has also ceded exclusive distribution of its popular podcasts.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
Attempts to settle other lands ceded by France were no more successful.
—G. Patrick O'Brien, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2025
The troops were reportedly trained at military bases inside Russia before being sent to the Kursk region to fight alongside Kremlin forces attempting to regain territory ceded to Ukraine.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 27 Feb. 2025
Almost every time, his decisions mirrored the anxiety emanating from the stands when Chelsea quickly ceded possession and Southampton drew encouragement.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
And just last week, James Bond ceded creative control from the Broccoli family to Amazon MGM after struggling for years to chart a post-Daniel Craig course.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceded
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This involves distinguishing between the data plane, where information is transferred, and the control plane, which governs processes without directly handling the data itself.—
Taylor Brown,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The three were transferred to another hospital.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Jan. 2025
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When the Nazi Reich surrendered, Eisenhower commented the war was over, but not won.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Eagles hadn’t surrendered more than 23 points since their 33-16 loss to the Tampa Buccaneers in Week 4.—
Brooks Kubena,
The Athletic,
22 Dec. 2024
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Advances in technology have rendered phishing more accessible to cybercriminals.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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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
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Every player at Brentford is assigned to a member of the coaching staff.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Finland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes that individuals whose passport gender does not match their gender assigned at birth may have their visa or travel permit denied.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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But Carter resigned from the Navy in 1953 after his father died.—
Kathy Lohr,
NPR,
29 Dec. 2024
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Carter resigned from his Naval duties in 1953 to return home to Plains and take care of his family's farm and estate.—
Tabitha Parent,
People.com,
29 Dec. 2024
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India has formally conveyed its concerns to China, emphasizing the need to safeguard the interests of downstream states, but Chinese state media has continued to praise the project as beneficial for citizens in Southeast Asia.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Featuring work by 30 artists, the exhibition conveyed stories of social upheaval, economic collapse, and the complexities of rapid urbanization.—
Nargess Banks,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
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If donated, it will be restored, and researchers will seek clues, such as maker’s marks, to identify the originating blacksmith’s workshop.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2025
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According to The Washington Post, which cites a person familiar with the matter, Musk also donated to GOP members of Congress this week who have either introduced articles of impeachment against federal judges or backed such efforts.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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And while Twitter long struggled to turn its influence into a profitable business, the company’s value is more questionable now than ever after Musk’s controversial policies alienated advertisers.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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Others, however, argue there were plenty of errors made on the campaign trail, from refusing to distance herself from Biden or touting an endorsement from former GOP Representative Liz Cheney, which critics say alienated key Democratic constituencies.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Ceded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceded. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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