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
The administration has empowered ICE and expanded its enforcement remit, with it now able to conduct raids in or near sensitive locations such as churches, hospitals, and schools.
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Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
Failure to register, collect, or remit VAT may lead to civil, administrative, and even criminal penalties.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
And if that individual’s account is not at Goldman but at UBS in Switzerland, then PepsiCo itself would be responsible for sending $3 out of the $10 dividend to the IRS, remitting only $7 to the UBS account.
—Alex Raskolnikov, Foreign Affairs, 19 Feb. 2025
Under the executive order, carriers like OEC, which operates its own brokerage arm, will play a major role in assessing tariff rates and remitting those duties to CBP.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025
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Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
Failure to register, collect, or remit VAT may lead to civil, administrative, and even criminal penalties.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
And if that individual’s account is not at Goldman but at UBS in Switzerland, then PepsiCo itself would be responsible for sending $3 out of the $10 dividend to the IRS, remitting only $7 to the UBS account.
—Alex Raskolnikov, Foreign Affairs, 19 Feb. 2025
Under the executive order, carriers like OEC, which operates its own brokerage arm, will play a major role in assessing tariff rates and remitting those duties to CBP.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remit
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Iron Ore production decreased by 4.5% to 67.7 million metric tons due to heavy rainfall in Brazil.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Although the unsheltered population in the city of L.A. decreased last year from 32,680 to 29,275, and is projected to decline again this year, residents and business owners continue to express frustration with the city’s handling of the homelessness crisis.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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The Wall Street Journal: Columbia University violated federal civil-rights law by ignoring the harassment of Jewish students by classmates, a government investigation found.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
23 May 2025
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Hartford Courant Central opener postponed: Thursday’s games in the NEC tournament in Wappingers Falls, N.Y. were postponed due to rain.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
22 May 2025
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Some bankers, for example, are telling their clients to postpone M&A until U.S. trade policy becomes clearer.—
Rusty Wiley,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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But missing those goals doesn’t diminish the importance of potentially revising the target, for which the Paris Agreement includes a review mechanism, Stokes said.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 May 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,
21 May 2025
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Barack Obama faced injunctions against Obamacare and Joe Biden's plan to forgive student loans was blocked.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Perhaps because he was banished for the last 36 years of his life, Rose could be forgiven in death and honored with a plaque.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Early morning flights are typically the least likely to be canceled or delayed, and taking nonstop flights whenever possible reduces your chances of an issue during your journey.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The board also leaves out other considerations that people have for delaying or not having children: the environmental crisis, for one example.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Luckily, the experience trumped inhaling the intense stench, which eventually subsided.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
16 May 2025
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This new poll, and others, suggest voters' concerns over the economy may be subsiding.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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About The Daily Money Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer and financial news from USA TODAY, breaking down complex events, providing the TLDR version, and explaining how everything from Fed rate changes to bankruptcies impacts you.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Trump further explained his stance during an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity, which aired on Tuesday night.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
14 May 2025
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“Remit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remit. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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