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as in pause
a temporary halt in an activity or condition
The pool offered a welcome reprieve from the heat.
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as in parole
law
a temporary release from the obligation to serve punishment for a crime
The judge ordered a reprieve of the execution so the accused would have time to appeal the decision.
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Recent Examples of reprieve
Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Tyrone Siu | Reuters The intense trade war with the U.S. has left lasting scars on Chinese exporters with many looking to diversify away from the U.S., despite the temporary tariff reprieves, a private survey found.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 May 2025
Steve Kopack, NBC news, 30 July 2025
Heading into the weekend, North Texas will see a slight reprieve from the heat as highs will stick around the mid to upper 90s.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2025
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Noun
Executive clemency may take several forms, including pardon, commutation of sentence, remission of fine or restitution, and reprieve.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Tyrone Siu | Reuters The intense trade war with the U.S. has left lasting scars on Chinese exporters with many looking to diversify away from the U.S., despite the temporary tariff reprieves, a private survey found.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 May 2025
Verb
President Donald Trump slapped higher trade duties on India on Wednesday and offered a reprieve to two others — his latest trade war declarations in what has become a cornerstone of his second administration.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 30 July 2025
Heading into the weekend, North Texas will see a slight reprieve from the heat as highs will stick around the mid to upper 90s.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reprieve
Noun
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The pause will not impact already existing valid visas, according to the memo, and some applications — including official and C-3 diplomatic visas — will continue to be processed.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Blanching also preserves flavor, as though pressing the pause button on the aging process.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Nearly a decade after her high-profile trial, Arias, now 45, remains behind bars at Arizona’s Perryville state women’s prison, serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole for the 2008 killing.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Williams pleaded guilty to 88 charges, including two counts of first-degree murder, and in 2010 was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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During the final weeks of his first term, President Donald Trump pardoned Collins on Dec. 22, 2020. Collins, 75, has since moved to southwest Florida.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Aug. 2025
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Trump himself then pardoned the rioters, the treasonous criminals.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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These natural springs are magnesium, salt, and potassium-rich, which have the properties of relieving sore muscles, enhancing the flow of blood, and benefiting skin, and make the person relax deeply.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Hanging system: Some organizers suggest a hanging system that relieves valuable cabinet space.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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While those strikes forced temporary shutdowns at several facilities, most Russian plants eventually resumed operations after brief interruptions.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The goal is to provide comfort fare but without commercial interruption and without busting budgets.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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How Maxwell's Trump Deal Could Look Maxwell may also pursue presidential clemency—a pardon would clear her conviction, while a commutation would shorten her sentence.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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The clemency actions included a blanket pardon for his son Hunter Biden, preemptive pardons for other family members and Trump adversaries, and sweeping commutations for nonviolent drug offenders.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
17 July 2025
Verb
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Both players aided the Royals in a 6-2 victory at Kauffman Stadium.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
17 Aug. 2025
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The sands have aided the survival of the wreck, which is roughly 50 to 65 feet underwater.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Texas Tribune reported that Democrats spent around $10,000 a day on lodging and food during the walkout, paid by the House Democratic Caucus, additional fundraising around the quorum break, and out of lawmakers’ pockets.—
Rachael Dziaba,
ABC News,
6 Aug. 2025
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Despite the hiatus, Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Logan Henderson and Carlos Pena Jr. stayed friends during the break and the foursome reunited in 2021 with new music and a tour.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Reprieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprieve. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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