as in forgiveness
release from the guilt or penalty of an offense
the remission of sins
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Recent Examples of remission
Half of the 24 participants in the treatment group achieved remission by one month after undergoing SAINT, compared with nearly 21% of the 24 people in the placebo treatment group.
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Early treatment can slow IgAN progression and even lead to disease remission in some.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 12 Jan. 2026
However, many people achieve remission, which is when disease progression and kidney damage slow.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
The year began with Kate Middleton's remission news and Beyoncé's historic win at the Grammys.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Early treatment can slow IgAN progression and even lead to disease remission in some.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 12 Jan. 2026
However, many people achieve remission, which is when disease progression and kidney damage slow.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
The year began with Kate Middleton's remission news and Beyoncé's historic win at the Grammys.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remission
Noun
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Scammers caught on to confusion around loans and forgiveness, an expert said.—
Selina Wang,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Congress can and should provide loan forgiveness to those committing to work in schools system under Title I for no less than 6 years.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The law classifies these crimes as heinous, prohibiting bail, amnesty or pardon, and hindering the progression of sentences for members of criminal factions.—
Evandro Cruz Silva,
The Dial,
10 Feb. 2026
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In the coming days, Venezuela's president is expected to sign a sweeping amnesty law that could secure freedom for hundreds more prisoners still behind bars — a move that has advanced quickly through the National Assembly and is being billed as a step toward national reconciliation.—
Manuel Rueda,
NPR,
10 Feb. 2026
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Upon his arrival, Thaksin was sentenced to eight years in prison on earlier corruption convictions, a term swiftly reduced to one year following a royal pardon.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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White House pardon czar Alice Mary Johnson announced the pardons in a post on social media.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Remission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remission. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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