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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 Failing to report and remit payroll taxes can result in serious consequences. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025 State law requires that towing companies hold profits in escrow for a year in case the vehicle owner claims them, then remit that money to the state. Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025 However, when the EU exports goods to the US, for instance, a VAT is remitted. Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 23 May 2025 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. Seth Eli Barlow, Arkansas Online, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for remit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remit
Verb
  • The recent data represents a downward trend as COVID-19 cases and deaths have decreased statewide into early summer, the state dashboard shows.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 July 2025
  • Revenue has remained relatively stagnant, decreasing slightly from $153 million to $152 million over the past year.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Verb
  • Remember, ignoring these signals can lead to heat exhaustion or life-threatening heat stroke.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
  • But Eufy is way more similar to my former dogs Biff and Frank, who generally ignored me and went about their own business.
    David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • Investigations into the storm's impact are ongoing, and Fourth of July events in several towns have been canceled or postponed.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
  • Weather or unforeseen circumstances could postpone either closure, according to the city.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 9 July 2025
Verb
  • The best wrinkle creams on Amazon prove that drugstore prices don't diminish efficacy.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 July 2025
  • Eggs may not be quite so extreme, since the bird flu problem is expected to diminish.
    Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2025
Verb
  • Quynh eventually learns to forgive Andy and move past their issues because of her newfound mortality.
    Caroline Blair, People.com, 3 July 2025
  • And the nation could be forgiven for wanting to take a collective shower.
    Marco della Cava, USA Today, 3 July 2025
Verb
  • Apple looks to have delayed the release of the new macOS hardware into 2026.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
  • Don’t delay—check your belongings and file any claims ASAP.
    Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 12 July 2025
Verb
  • The excitement over Tesla’s robotaxi launch is subsiding as fewer social media videos are posted.
    Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 2 July 2025
  • Investors have cheered as stocks have swiftly recovered to fresh highs and volatility has subsided.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • The woman explained the extensive interviewing process as well as her concerns with pursuing the opportunity on the community forum Mumsnet.
    Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 13 July 2025
  • Another royal source explained that layoffs were inevitable for the former royal family members.
    Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 13 July 2025

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“Remit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remit. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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