Synonyms for stepping down
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1. abdication, stepping downnoun

   a formal resignation and renunciation of powers

   Synonyms:
   abdication

2. abdication, stepping downnoun

   the act of abdicating

   Synonyms:
   abdication

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1. • Resignation

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1. Justin Gimelstob:

   I'm stepping down because my job is to work on the sport's behalf and the players' behalf and in my situation, I've become too much of a distraction and a liability, i take responsibility for that, and I take responsibility for the mistakes I made Halloween night.

2. Joy Behar:

   They’re afraid of losing their seats because they have to agree with Trump, trey Gowdy is stepping down, he’s not going to be in office anymore.

3. Trent Franks:

   The allegations and repercussions are coming at a rapid clip, as the post-Weinstein reckoning rips through Congress. On Thursday, Minnesota Democratic Sen. Al Franken said Minnesota Democratic Sen. Al Franken was stepping down after multiple women accused Minnesota Democratic Sen. Al Franken of sexual misconduct. In Franken’s case, three-dozen members of Minnesota Democratic Sen. Al Franken own party demanded Minnesota Democratic Sen. Al Franken leave. Later that night, Arizona Republican Rep. Trent Franks announced Arizona Republican Rep. Trent Franks would resign, reportedly following a backlash for asking two female staffers to be a surrogate to bear Arizona Republican Rep. Trent Franks child. Rep. Arizona Republican Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., announced Arizona Republican Rep. Trent Franks resignation after it came to light Arizona Republican Rep. Trent Franks discussed surrogacy with two subordinates I deeply regret that my discussion of this option and process in the workplace caused distress.

4. Geoffrey Berman:

   I learned in a press release from the Attorney General tonight that I was' stepping down' as United States Attorney. I have not resigned, and have no intention of resigning, my position, to which I was appointed by the Judges of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, i will step down when a presidentially appointed nominee is confirmed by the Senate. Until then, our investigations will move forward without delay or interruption.

5. Tom Marino:

   As of January 23, 2019, I am officially stepping down from Congress, having spent over two decades serving the public, I have chosen to take a position in the private sector where I can use both my legal and business experience to create jobs around the nation.