relinquish
verb (used with object)
to renounce or surrender (a possession, right, etc.).
relinquishes
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present tense formof relinquish (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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He also said that the Board of Peace intends to take possession of Hamas’ weapons when it relinquishes them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
If an individual voluntarily relinquishes all future Social Security retirement benefits, why shouldn’t they be allowed to assume that risk themselves?
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
Assuming the U.S. relinquishes control of Venezuela to an elected government that sets stable rules, companies may well find a way to profit there over the long term.
From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026
But it recognizes a stark reality: If Maduro relinquishes power, the oil pumped by Chevron—and one day, perhaps others—would play a big role in the country’s economic recovery, they say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 20, 2025
She relinquishes my arm and lifts my chin.
From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon
