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as in forgave
to cease to have feelings of anger or bitterness toward
he eventually pardoned his sister after she apologized
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as in ignored
to dismiss as of little importance
I'm willing to pardon a little sloppiness of dress in such a kind and loving person
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Recent Examples of pardoned
He was initially sentenced to death, though the sentence was commuted to life imprisonment and he was later pardoned.
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
The board is tasked with considering if inmates should receive clemency, have their sentences commuted, be pardoned or qualify for early release.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoman, 19 Feb. 2026
The case was dismissed in December 2023 after then-President Joe Biden pardoned Saab as part of a prisoner exchange with the Venezuelan government.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
The White House did not return a request for comment Thursday night on why Trump, an avid sports fan, pardoned the players.
—Seung Min Kim, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
They were posthumously pardoned in 2019.
—News Service Of Florida, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Jelly Roll was pardoned by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee last December for his past convictions, including robbery and drug felonies for which he was incarcerated at ages 16 and 23, respectively.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
Trump pardoned the couple in December.
—Connor Greene, Time, 12 Feb. 2026
He was pardoned 25 years later.
—Elisha Brown, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Helen Regan, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
The board is tasked with considering if inmates should receive clemency, have their sentences commuted, be pardoned or qualify for early release.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoman, 19 Feb. 2026
The case was dismissed in December 2023 after then-President Joe Biden pardoned Saab as part of a prisoner exchange with the Venezuelan government.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
The White House did not return a request for comment Thursday night on why Trump, an avid sports fan, pardoned the players.
—Seung Min Kim, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
They were posthumously pardoned in 2019.
—News Service Of Florida, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Jelly Roll was pardoned by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee last December for his past convictions, including robbery and drug felonies for which he was incarcerated at ages 16 and 23, respectively.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
Trump pardoned the couple in December.
—Connor Greene, Time, 12 Feb. 2026
He was pardoned 25 years later.
—Elisha Brown, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pardoned
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Though panned by critics and ignored by the public, the movie shows the struggles of a boy born on Mars to one of the first colonists.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Cuban government has ignored urgent warnings from doctors and political analysts about the dire situation.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated February 19,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Boudri, 21, also acquitted himself well, growing into the game by creating several dangerous opportunities for himself and his teammates, who will meet Costa Rican power LD Alajuelense in the Round of 16 next month.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Two others were acquitted, and the city paid $15 million to McClain’s parents to settle a civil rights lawsuit.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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The cost hurdle could be overlooked in the short term, but having a system with actuators and a movable battery rack would also occupy more space, potentially requiring a compromise between cabin space and the number of cells in the battery pack.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Randall is owed a debt of gratitude for championing the important and too-often overlooked culinary contributions of African Americans.—
Brad Johnson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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More details on battery size, electric range, performance figures, and pricing will be released closer to its Australian launch in late 2026.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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But on Sunday, Torquay released a statement apologising to the fans, while also saying the issue had been a misunderstanding that had nothing to do with them.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The use of deadly force against Christopher Lindner by police officers was legally justified under Ohio law, according to an investigation by the Adams County Prosecutor's Office.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Field added that Eli Lilly’s premium valuation is justified due to its significant leadership and the depth of pipeline assets in key therapeutic areas.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Danziger, who was beaten by another inmate while incarcerated and suffered a severe brain injury, was later exonerated through DNA testing.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
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The simple fact that Charles made the statement showed the scale of the problem created by the arrest of the king’s 66-year-old sibling, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was held for 11 hours and then released under investigation, meaning he was neither charged nor exonerated.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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What Happens to Your Heart in the Cold When you're exposed to the cold, your body naturally tries to preserve its internal temperature, explained James Udelson, MD, interim chief physician executive of the CardioVascular Center and chief of cardiology at Tufts Medical Center.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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In a sell-off like this, Jim explained, a hedge fund might typically avoid it and then come back to it.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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One can be excused for wondering why the Islamic Republic of Iran has consistently beaten accusations of near-death since its inception in 1979.—
Alexander Langlois,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Judges have a duty to uphold statutes designed to protect victims, to respect the lawful role of law enforcement, and to ensure that criminal conduct is addressed through the rule of law — not excused, minimized, or politicized.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Pardoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pardoned. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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