as in remitting
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as in forgiving
to cease to have feelings of anger or bitterness toward
he eventually pardoned his sister after she apologized
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as in ignoring
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 pardoning
Ryan Lucas, NPR, 13 May 2026
The Democrats have signaled that they are united in opposition to any talk of pardoning Maxwell.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
His legal restoration began in 2020 with Trump pardoning him for lying to the FBI.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Trump has repeatedly and publicly called for her release since his return to office last year, and he’s castigated Polis for not pardoning her or transferring her into federal custody.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
In response to a request for comment about the recent social media campaign, a White House spokesperson reiterated to Fortune that Trump has no intention of pardoning Bankman-Fried.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Trump started his second presidency by pardoning the insurrectionists who’d wanted to unlawfully extend his first.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2026
Nearly a century later, in 1977, Jimmy Carter helped mend the divisions plaguing the United States in the aftermath of the Vietnam War by pardoning those who had dodged the draft.
—Bernadette Meyler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
South Korea has a history of pardoning former presidents who were jailed over diverse crimes in the name of promoting national unity.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
President Bill Clinton came under fire for pardoning former hedge-fund manager Marc Rich, and President Joe Biden was roundly criticized for pardoning his son, Hunter, as well as preemptively pardoning other family members.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 13 May 2026
The Democrats have signaled that they are united in opposition to any talk of pardoning Maxwell.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
His legal restoration began in 2020 with Trump pardoning him for lying to the FBI.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Trump has repeatedly and publicly called for her release since his return to office last year, and he’s castigated Polis for not pardoning her or transferring her into federal custody.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
In response to a request for comment about the recent social media campaign, a White House spokesperson reiterated to Fortune that Trump has no intention of pardoning Bankman-Fried.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Trump started his second presidency by pardoning the insurrectionists who’d wanted to unlawfully extend his first.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2026
Nearly a century later, in 1977, Jimmy Carter helped mend the divisions plaguing the United States in the aftermath of the Vietnam War by pardoning those who had dodged the draft.
—Bernadette Meyler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
South Korea has a history of pardoning former presidents who were jailed over diverse crimes in the name of promoting national unity.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pardoning
Adjective
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Mullins rejected that argument on the grounds that exculpatory information must always be shared.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
13 May 2026
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And his exculpatory claim that parking fee revenues benefit the park raises doubts.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hopefully people will make the connection of the importance of dreaming and planning and affirmations but also the importance of letting things go, like forgiving people.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.—
Armando Salguero,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
Verb
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So the notion of Moreau ignoring his family’s wishes and flying to Los Angeles to see his Devils isn’t novel.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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The city of Aledo is considering ordinances targeting e-bikes and golf carts following numerous complaints from residents that riders are ignoring traffic rules, running stop signs and disregarding pedestrians on sidewalks.—
Mary Ella Hastings
June 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The backstory Built on a bluff overlooking Treasure Island Beach, the hotel opened in 2003 as the flagship property of Montage Hotels & Resorts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The opportunity to exchange their handwritten vows to one another at the Sveti Sava in Montenegro — a scenic outdoor venue overlooking the Adriatic Sea — was in part by chance, as Allen was already booked to perform on the cruise ship Oceania Allura in Italy at the very same time.—
Tricia Despres,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Alsace spent centuries moving between French and German rule — explaining why this indisputably French cake so closely resembles similar treats from across the Germanic world.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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In explaining his vote to deny the batch plant, Flores cited its proximity to homes and Esperanza Elementary School.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
Verb
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But Adraee has been accused of justifying the killing of some journalists.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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But Adraee has been accused of justifying the killing of some journalists.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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