reprieved

verb

past tense of reprieve
1
as in pardoned

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2
as in relieved

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reprieved
  1. pardoned
  2. relieved
  3. released
  4. assisted
  5. delivered
  6. aided
Verb
  • The last woman to be executed in Britain, for gunning down her abusive lover outside a London pub more than 70 years ago, will be conditionally pardoned, Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy said Wednesday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
  • The White House did not immediately respond to USA TODAY seeking names of those pardoned.
    — Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of pardoned
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  • The righty relieved Kay and pitched 1 2/3 perfect innings with two strikeouts.
    — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026
  • In a phone interview on Tuesday afternoon, Nazir told me that he feels vindicated—and relieved.
    — Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
Definition of relieved
Verb
  • In a blistering statement released after Wednesday’s vote, the mayor’s office blasted the commission and longtime Chair Robb Pitts, who recently lost his reelection bid to former Commissioner Mo Ivory.
    — Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
  • Video released by Iranian state media shows patients being evacuated from Shahid Baghaei Hospital in Iran’s southwestern city of Ahvaz on Wednesday.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of released
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  • Both goals were assisted by crosses from superstar Lionel Messi.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 July 2026
  • Folsom police also assisted with evacuations, scene security and traffic control.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of assisted
Verb
  • Thiero delivered a breakaway windmill dunk in the second quarter Friday that brought cheers from the fans, a moment in which the second-year Lakers forward displayed his athleticism.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • The second came courtesy of Hannah Anderson in the 57th minute and Barbra Banda delivered the final blow in the 85th.
    — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
Definition of delivered
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  • Detectives with Boise’s criminal investigation division also aided in the investigation, which is ongoing.
    — Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
  • That image has faded, however, aided by stricter policing, banning orders and the general gentrification of an increasingly expensive game.
    — Alexander Smith, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Definition of aided
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“Reprieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprieved. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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