1
as in to decrease
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
waited until the rain remitted a little and ran to the car
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2
as in to ignore
to dismiss as of little importance
the judge refused to remit the young man's cavalier disregard for his pile of unpaid speeding tickets and summarily revoked his driver's license
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3
as in to postpone
to assign to a later time
the legislature has remitted the matter to the next session, where it will most likely die in committee
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Recent Examples of remit
Tax collection: Licensees are required to collect and remit all applicable state and local sales taxes, as well as a $0.75 per gallon wine excise tax, a 6.5% state sales tax and a 3% liquor sales tax.
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Seth Eli Barlow, Arkansas Online, 13 May 2025
These include: March 2021: Penalized by the Kentucky Department of Insurance for failing to file surplus lines taxes on time.
July 2021: Entered a consent agreement with the Kansas Insurance Commissioner after repeatedly missing deadlines to file an excess lines report and remit taxes.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Amid stricter border controls and an increase in ICE detentions nationwide, Donald Trump's administration has empowered ICE and expanded its enforcement remit, with it now able to conduct raids in or near sensitive location such as schools.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Cybersecurity is a new and growing part of the CFO remit, with budgets and responsibilities increasing rapidly.
—Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Seth Eli Barlow, Arkansas Online, 13 May 2025
These include: March 2021: Penalized by the Kentucky Department of Insurance for failing to file surplus lines taxes on time.
July 2021: Entered a consent agreement with the Kansas Insurance Commissioner after repeatedly missing deadlines to file an excess lines report and remit taxes.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Amid stricter border controls and an increase in ICE detentions nationwide, Donald Trump's administration has empowered ICE and expanded its enforcement remit, with it now able to conduct raids in or near sensitive location such as schools.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Cybersecurity is a new and growing part of the CFO remit, with budgets and responsibilities increasing rapidly.
—Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remit
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The top three contributors to hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2025
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
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The intent is to trick recipients into ignoring usual government advice as Iranian attacks continue.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Despite weeks of calling for a ceasefire in Ukraine, Trump has been ignored by Putin, who continues his aggression.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
17 June 2025
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The city of Cudahy has postponed its Independence Day Celebration that was set for Thursday, July 3.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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The item needs to come back to the commission for final approval, at which point it would be sent to voters on the November ballot — now in a special election since the main election has been postponed.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2025
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Flagg won’t be the only rookie cashing in: Every first-round selection in this year’s draft is projected to earn a seven-figure salary, although each slot has a diminishing value.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
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Each of their three goals was well-worked in their own way, pulling Pachuca’s shape apart with such ease that you would be forgiven for thinking Alonso’s side were the ones with the player advantage.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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But even the most committed cinephiles should forgive anyone who averts their gaze from Camp and Wilson’s disastrous misfire.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
20 June 2025
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President Trump delayed his decision on whether attack Iran for two weeks following a Thursday sighting of Steve Bannon at the White House.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
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So far, the administration has ended or delayed nearly 2,500 NIH grants, including some related to researching blood glucose.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2025
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Once the killing subsided, a desperate search began to find a way to prevent such a catastrophe from happening again.—
Oona A. Hathaway,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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The program’s vehicles were rentals and will be returned to vendors as the program subsides.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
24 June 2025
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Most materials that are used to build homes in the U.S. are imported, Perotti explained.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
19 June 2025
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Bochy explained his mentality amid the Rangers’ struggles at the plate.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2025
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“Remit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remit. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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