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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
Jackie Snow, Quartz, 28 Apr. 2025
But the formal protests against the Brandon Shores reprieve largely center on its potential sticker shock to consumers.
—Jeremy Cox, Baltimore Sun, 23 Apr. 2025
Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Late last week, in an apparent olive branch, China seemed to offer U.S. and European auto giants something of a reprieve regarding its exports of rare earth elements.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 10 June 2025
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Noun
But this momentary reprieve masks a deeper existential threat facing Tesla and other American automakers: China’s BYD is coming for their lunch — and showing few signs of slowing down.
—Jackie Snow, Quartz, 28 Apr. 2025
But the formal protests against the Brandon Shores reprieve largely center on its potential sticker shock to consumers.
—Jeremy Cox, Baltimore Sun, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
Topline President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the U.S. reached a trade agreement with China, including a reprieve of restrictions China had imposed on rare earth minerals and magnets crucial to operations in industries from defense to auto.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Late last week, in an apparent olive branch, China seemed to offer U.S. and European auto giants something of a reprieve regarding its exports of rare earth elements.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reprieve
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The unanimous decision from the three-judge panel keeps a pause on a lower court’s temporary restraining order a week before that had directed the federal government to return control of Guard troops to Newsom.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2025
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Anything beyond this month’s No. 20 should at least create pause.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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If convicted, Scott faces life in prison without the possibility of parole.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
1 July 2025
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The California Anti-Death Penalty Coalition said converting all death penalty sentences to life without parole would help Newsom cement his legacy.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Her parents began their respective sentences in January 2023 and were released from prison on May 28 after being pardoned by President Donald Trump.—
Greta Bjornson,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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Trump pardoned or commuted the sentences of all of them on his first day back in the White House, releasing from prison people convicted of seditious conspiracy and violent assaults on police.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Proponents of the bill argued those with a terminal diagnosis must be given a choice at the end of their lives to relieve their suffering.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2025
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Oil prices fell on Friday, in a likely sign that traders were relieved that Trump decided to delay conflict with Iran for two weeks.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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There will be an increase in traffic and interruptions from June 20 to July 10.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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Effective leaders refine their risk-transfer practices to safeguard against disruptions and ensure long-term supply chain resilience by seeking coverage for cyber, directors’ and officers’ liability, business interruption, environmental, terrorism, public liability and reputational risk.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Trump And Pardons In 2025, President Donald Trump issued a series of high-profile pardons and commutations, notably surpassing his previous clemency record (143 pardons and 85 commutations).—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Biden set a record in presidential pardons, commutations, and clemencies for over 4,200 people.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Today, Aflac is a household name, aided by the now-iconic duck mascot and consistent returns.—
Glen Luke Flanagan,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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The tight supply and inventory conditions in the HBM sector are also aiding pricing.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Aaron Nola is out until at least after the All-Star break; the earliest he can be activated is July 18.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Raleigh, 28, hit two home runs, his 28th and 29th of the season, and broke Bench’s record for most home runs for a catcher before the All-Star break.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2025
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“Reprieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprieve. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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