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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reprieved
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Carter pardoned Vietnam draft dodgers, signed the Camp David Accords, 1gave away the Panama Canal for $1, and created the Department of Energy and the Department of Education.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
11 June 2026 -
The pardon covered any and all federal offenses, dating back to 2014; the President preëmptively pardoned several other family members as well.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
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In March, Smith relieved Jim Hiller, who had taken over for Todd McLellan in February of 2024.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
8 June 2026
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Michael Petersen relieved Alcantara and threw a perfect eighth.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Pratt’s campaign team didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment after the latest vote tallies were released Sunday night.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Jurges gallantly refused to press charges, and Popovich was released from custody.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The Hoffman, Barrett, Kensington and Herman fire departments all assisted in the response.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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The West Metro Fire dive team and Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office also assisted in the search and rescue operation, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Cribs, strollers, and Playstations delivered to your room are among the family amenities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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For over 30 years, Outward Magazine has delivered news and features for and by the community.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Escaping the jam in the first was a huge momentum lift, aided by a clutch play from Hebert at third place to throw out a runner trying to score on a one-out ground ball to her.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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Selig’s approach has aided Kalshi’s valuation run-up—last month, the firm said its most recent funding round came at a $22 billion valuation—and starkly contrasts how the CFTC worked when Joe Biden was president.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
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“Reprieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprieved. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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