as in acquits
to free from a charge of wrongdoing
I will present evidence that will exculpate my client
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Recent Examples of exculpates
With an emotional openness that successors like Pallbearer and Spirit Adrift would take and run with, Walker exculpates what’s in his heart and sings it directly into the heart of the listener.
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Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 17 Jan. 2026
Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exculpates
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To fit all listening scenarios, like all DALI loudspeakers, KUPID also acquits itself at low and high volumes.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Here is the video with the new angle from Collins that exonerates Mahomes.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 Oct. 2025
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And if the investigation exonerates Ballmer, will fans accept that outcome?—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Exculpates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exculpates. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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