reprieved

Definition of reprievednext
past tense of reprieve

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reprieved
Verb
  • He was sentenced for federal gun charges, pardoned in May 2025.
    Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Money laundering, bank fraud, and wire fraud were among the most frequent crimes the president pardoned.
    Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Yolanda was relieved her son was still alive.
    Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Which is why Wright was relieved that Tchiegne avoided a major injury.
    Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The church released a statement about the incident on Wednesday night.
    Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Photographs were released on Wednesday showing Good in professional portraits and with her family.
    Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The Northwest Avalanche Center’s representatives assisted at the scene.
    Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Lopez was assisted by her longtime stylist Mariel Haenn, who has also worked with Heidi Klum and Hailee Steinfeld.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today.
    Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The physician examines and treats patients; manages medical needs and makes sure care is delivered according to professional medical standards.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • In after-hours trading, Apple shares inched higher after the company beat fiscal first-quarter earnings and revenue expectations, aided by a significant surge in iPhone sales.
    Pia Singh, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Authorities said that Macias aided Husien in the carjacking at the auto dealership where the two-hour crime spree began; he is not accused of taking part in the gun battle that ended in Husien’s death near the intersection of Notre Dame Avenue and West Julian Street.
    Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Reprieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprieved. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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