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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
  • Trump has pardoned or given commutations to at least 44 recipients within a year of their sentences who together account for over $270 million in financial obligations.
    — Caren Morrison, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Israeli President Isaac Herzog pardoned a soldier who shot and killed an incapacitated Palestinian attacker in the occupied West Bank in 2016, despite opposition from the military’s chief of staff.
    — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of pardoned
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  • One imagines Dahl, whose sometimes monstrous characters captured childhood in all its messiness, would be relieved.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Robert Eppley, a small business owner whose sports car repair shop is located nearby, said he was relieved to see the city taking action.
    — Brad Hamilton, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of relieved
Verb
  • Democrats hold just a five-percentage-point lead over Republicans about a month and a half out from the 2026 midterm elections, according to a new NBC News poll that was released on Sunday.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2026
  • On New Year’s Eve, Lindsay checked herself into McLean Psychiatric Hospital, where she was treated for depression, and days later released seventeen days before the murder.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of released
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  • SpyCloud, a security firm that assisted in the disruption operation, has more details about victims here.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Poole caught nine passes for 249 yards and six touchdowns, had three solo tackles, four assisted tackles and one tackle for loss and returned a punt 22 yards.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of assisted
Verb
  • When Busch went again on the ensuing pitch, catcher Jose Trevino signaled to Pagán for a pitchout into the right-handed batter’s box and delivered an on-target throw to second.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Larsen, a wide receiver and safety, delivered with an impressive 10-yard touchdown catch on fourth down in the left corner of the end zone to cut the deficit to 14-9 in the fourth.
    — Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of delivered
Verb
  • The ‘Noles were aided by three penalties on Mainland, two of the 15-yard variety, to get the ball to the 6-yard line.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
  • But clear weather and relatively light winds aided air tankers, which dropped water on hot spots throughout Thursday, while hand crews and bulldozers strengthened fire lines around the fire.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026
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“Reprieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprieved. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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