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
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  • The White House did not immediately respond to USA TODAY seeking names of those pardoned.
    — Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Trump pardoned several crypto heavyweights, including Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, three BitMEX founders, and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 1 July 2026
Definition of pardoned
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  • Cuas relieved pitcher Matt Strahm in the eighth inning and limited the Rays to just two hits and one run.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
  • Plans are so intense, officers will work 12-hour tours and will not be able to leave their posts unless relieved by another officer in person.
    — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of relieved
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  • Recently released pictures show his coffin next arriving in Karbala, surrounded by masses of people.
    — Jamie Gray, NBC news, 9 July 2026
  • Last 'Cheetah Girls' movie released in 2008 The original film trilogy, based on Deborah Gregory's book series of the same name, is one of Disney Channel's most iconic original movie franchises.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 9 July 2026
Definition of released
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  • Track citations, referrals and assisted conversions to see how AI systems represent your brand.
    — Bohdan Savchuk, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The committees’ responsibilities include regular visits to area nursing homes and assisted living communities and helping look into complaints at facilities.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Definition of assisted
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  • Get all your last-minute essentials delivered to your doorstep with DoorDash.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Colombia’s goal wasn’t perfectly executed but was delivered with emphasis.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 4 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
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“Reprieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprieved. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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