REPRIEVED Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

reprieved

verb

past tense of reprieve

as in pardoned

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pardoned

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as in relieved

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Verb

President Biden pardoned his son in early 2024 before leaving office.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
That man was pardoned by The Board of Pardons, which consists of Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison and Supreme Court Justice Natalie Hudson.

— Conor Wight, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of pardoned

Verb

Such is the inverted morality of this world that Hesione is relieved to learn that Ellie has in fact arranged an assignation with the handsome Hector, who has flirted with the young woman under a flagrant alias.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
You'll be relieved to know this year's weather will be a treat, not a trick.

— Tammie Souza, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of relieved

Verb

Doctors also described various nonhormonal options in the new advice released last month by the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists.

— Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
The identity of the man who died will be released by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office once next of kin have been notified.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of released

Verb

Michigan State Police, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives also assisted.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Inspector John DiVenere assisted in the prosecution, along with Troop C of the Connecticut State Police, and Tracy Miller-Freeman of the Office of Victim Services.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of assisted

Verb

Wyatt needed an onside kick recovery for any chance of an improbable comeback and Adrian Dunn delivered.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2026
During the day, activities center around lectures, delivered by enthusiastic expedition team members.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of delivered

Verb

Crocs is beginning to deliver results for investors, aided by its international expansion, product diversification, HeyDude turnaround and its unique social media marketing strategy.

— Justin Zacks, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
The Tar Heels battled to get back in the game, driving down the field (aided by two UM penalties) and scoring on a 15-yard pass from quarterback Edwards to Trech Kekahuna.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2026

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