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.
—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
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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Parents should quickly seek medical care for an infant who has difficulty swallowing, poor feeding, loss of head control or decreased facial expression, the CDC said.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Symptoms of infant botulism can take several weeks to start, according to the CDC, but may include constipation, poor feeding, loss of head control, difficulty swallowing and decreased facial expression.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The controversy surrounding the transition blush technique is just another example of how easily, in many different fields and industries, Black women’s contributions go ignored, overlooked and erased.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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That was followed by a spot on the Miami Swim Week runway and a rise up the pop culture rankings that couldn’t be ignored.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Life in prison without parole Lawhead’s arraignment had been postponed twice before, so he was scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday morning in Placer Superior Court.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Because of her recovery timeline, Tyler’s shows scheduled through August will be canceled or postponed until next year, according to the update.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Although the heaviest fighting has subsided, the ceasefire has seen almost daily Israeli fire.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Not only is inflation on the rise again and currently sitting at its highest point in three years, but the hope for interest rate cuts this year has largely subsided.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Carter pardoned Vietnam draft dodgers, signed the Camp David Accords, 1gave away the Panama Canal for $1, and created the Department of Energy and the Department of Education.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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The pardon covered any and all federal offenses, dating back to 2014; the President preëmptively pardoned several other family members as well.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
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That money was delayed in getting to Foxborough amid a congressional funding freeze.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The team’s charter flight from Mexico to Miami Sunday night was delayed a few hours due to missing documentation.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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But by the 1960s, it was much diminished, and a later owner, Benjamin Swig, had sold close to 1,000 antiques and artworks to help pay bills.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Life satisfaction went up, and loneliness diminished.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
11 June 2026
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Because if Balogun, 24, felt overlooked in England, he’s felt looked after in the colonies.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Stadler notes that genetic testing is frequently overlooked.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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“Remitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remitted. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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