1
as in decreased
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 ignored
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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as in postponed
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 remitted
The tens of billions that are remitted annually add more to Mexico’s economy than both tourism and oil.
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John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
According to this principle, each federal state controled its own resources and remitted around 50 percent of its revenues to the federal government.
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Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
State statute provides that tax collectors are entitled to a commission on all real and tangible personal property taxes collected and remitted.
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Abbey Ajayi,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
When the house is sold, what’s left is remitted back to the seller.
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Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
These duties are remitted directly to the CBP.
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Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
According to this principle, each federal state controled its own resources and remitted around 50 percent of its revenues to the federal government.
—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
State statute provides that tax collectors are entitled to a commission on all real and tangible personal property taxes collected and remitted.
—
Abbey Ajayi,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
When the house is sold, what’s left is remitted back to the seller.
—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
These duties are remitted directly to the CBP.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remitted
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Nearly everyone who has died is believed to be 65 years old or older, because of their more limited ability to cool themselves down due to poor blood flow and decreased ability to sweat.
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According to the Office of the State's Attorney for Harford County, Gaeta drove 371 feet during those 5 seconds and only decreased speed from 53mph to 47mph.
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Their food might be the first mention in Talat’s many accolades, but their bar program can’t be ignored.
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Not only were the rules misapplied, according to an expert referee with years of elite experience, but similar plays during this tournament have been ignored.
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Placer Superior Court Judge Eugene Gini granted the request and postponed the bail review hearing until next Monday.
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That means the Rickettses shouldn’t bother planning any parties around an All-Star Game at Wrigley that could be postponed for a few years.
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A little light headedness was the only immediate side effect for a first-timer, but that quickly subsided.
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Early on, Jonah couldn't be indoors during rumbling Florida thunderstorms because the noise reminded Jonah of the collapse, so father and son would take long drives until the storm subsided.
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The White House did not immediately respond to USA TODAY seeking names of those pardoned.
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Trump pardoned several crypto heavyweights, including Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, three BitMEX founders, and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao.
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Tuesday night’s showdown with Ecuador was delayed by an hour because of lightning.
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First, a five-year closing process delayed the project, which was supposed to be completed by 2021.
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But later, when the same image appeared alongside a photo of someone the participant relied on for support, like a partner, parent, or friend, the fear response diminished.
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Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi’s great rival, who is forty-one and diminished, showed the danger of staying too long.
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From rolling vineyards to lush river valleys, high limestone bluffs to some pretty great lakes, this region of the United States is often overlooked.
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In fact, Smith has long argued that the NFL has overlooked Black candidates at those positions because of racial bias.
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“Remitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remitted. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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