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to free from a charge of wrongdoing
acquitted of the robbery charge after proving he was nowhere near the scene of the crime
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to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way
the king promised handsome rewards to all who acquitted themselves well in the battle
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Recent Examples of acquitted
Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
His father, Ruben, was acquitted of the charges against him.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
During a trial in August 2025, a jury acquitted him of illegally re-entering the country.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 9 May 2026
He was acquitted of accessory charges.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
In 2023, he was acquitted by the Texas Senate.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2026
McKinney’s brother, Dwayne McKinney, was also charged with Miller’s murder, but was acquitted.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
The original novel follows Takeuchi Shingo, a serial murder suspect whom retired judge Kajima Isao acquitted two years ago, who moves in next door to the home where Kajima and his family live.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
However, the jury acquitted him of first-degree murder, a decision that drew fierce backlash from law enforcement officials and the detective’s supporters.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
In 2005, Jackson faced a criminal trial and, on June 13, 2005, he was acquitted of all charges.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
His father, Ruben, was acquitted of the charges against him.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
During a trial in August 2025, a jury acquitted him of illegally re-entering the country.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 9 May 2026
He was acquitted of accessory charges.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
In 2023, he was acquitted by the Texas Senate.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2026
McKinney’s brother, Dwayne McKinney, was also charged with Miller’s murder, but was acquitted.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
The original novel follows Takeuchi Shingo, a serial murder suspect whom retired judge Kajima Isao acquitted two years ago, who moves in next door to the home where Kajima and his family live.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
However, the jury acquitted him of first-degree murder, a decision that drew fierce backlash from law enforcement officials and the detective’s supporters.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquitted
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Not all pads are alike, but a footprint on the larger side involves five to ten acres of cleared, packed ground that serves as the hub for drilling equipment, which can include wellheads, pump jacks, tanks, wastewater storage pits, trailers, and flare stacks.—
Alex Heard,
Outside,
4 Mar. 2026
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What counts as a cleared sidewalk?—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
1 Dec. 2025
Verb
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He was released under investigation, meaning he has neither been charged nor exonerated.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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That video sparked an outcry against police brutality and riots when the officers were eventually exonerated.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Simulations and live tests To evaluate the drone interceptor, the engineers carried out computer simulations and analyzed how metal chains between three and four millimeters thick behaved when colliding with model drones.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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There is also a sense from that source that Carvajal could have behaved in a way more befitting of a captain at times.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The incident was under review, but previous reviews have almost invariably absolved Israeli troops of blame.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Kelli then meets with Shamea and Angela for a shopping trip and vents about Porsha’s accusations, proving that the hug between them absolved absolutely nothing.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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There are many strains of hantavirus that can be carried by many types of rodents and even bats in some areas, according to de la Sancha.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The Panthers slowly chipped away, and two of Dillard’s three relays carried them to a third straight girls state championship at the FHSAA 3A state track and field finals at Hodges Stadium at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville on Friday.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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Somewhere, Jerry Seinfeld is feeling vindicated.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
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Sources feel they have been vindicated for waiting, with Champions League qualification now adding momentum to negotiations.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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The investigation was conducted by HSI New England, HSI Hudson Valley, the Orange County (New York) Sheriff’s Office, and the Danbury, Ridgefield, and Watertown Police Departments.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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According to a survey conducted last year by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), 34 percent of museums have been hit with the cancellation of government grants or contracts and 13 percent have been subjected to new legal restrictions on diversity, equity, and inclusion activities.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 May 2026
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The ages of the victims and the origin of the train were not immediately released.—
Joe Kottke,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
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The couple was released three days later, but the children have remained in state custody ever since.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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“Acquitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquitted. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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