resign
verb (used without object)
to give up an office or position, often formally (often followed byfrom ).
resigns
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present tense formof resign (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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After a prime minister resigns, the Speaker of the Riksdag holds talks with all parties to proposes a candidate for the next leader, which is then voted on by MPs.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Plus, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after months of tension with Pete Hegseth, and a look at why Seattle and D.C. are drawing more families with kids.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
India's "Cockroach" party movement vowed Tuesday to press ahead with their campaign until the education minister resigns, a day after at least 180 people were injured in protests in New Delhi.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
If the sitting governor dies, resigns or is removed from office, the lieutenant governor would assume the role.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
Flavius badly wants to use his own trademark purple lipstick on me but resigns himself to a pink as they begin to color my face and nails.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
