reprieved

past tense of reprieve

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reprieved
Verb
  • The case, however, did not affect Biden, who was pardoned by his father.
    Nina Totenberg, NPR, 25 June 2026
  • Trump pardoned Lyman in December 2020.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Alfaro says he was relieved to help set Ortiz on the right path.
    Joy Resmovits for The Trace, CBS News, 23 June 2026
  • Yilber Díaz relieved and gave up seven hits, including Buxton’s home run, and seven runs.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • The Los Angeles Fire Department’s hazardous material team also tested for ammonia, which is used in refrigeration, and hydrogen fluoride, a toxic chemical that could be released by burning lithium-ion batteries and solar panels.
    Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • In a new report released Wednesday, the university highlighted higher than average earnings, accelerated social mobility and declining student debt for its graduates.
    Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • The American Red Cross assisted residents displaced from that building.
    Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Troopers, assisted by the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office and the Fort Worth Police Department, located the suspect nearby and took him into custody without incident.
    Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Crow-Armstrong, a former first-round pick of the Mets who was sent to the Cubs in the Javier Báez deal in 2021, delivered the tiebreaking hit off Brooks Raley (2-3).
    Jerry Beach, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
  • Crow-Armstrong, a former first-round pick of the Mets who was sent to the Cubs in the Javier Baez deal in 2021, delivered the tiebreaking hit off Brooks Raley (2-3).
    CBS New York Team, CBS News, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • But the hopes for a civilian transition did not last long—in October 2021 the civilian government was ousted by a coup led by SAF commander General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, again aided by Hemedti, who still led the RSF.
    Janine di Giovanni, Vanity Fair, 25 June 2026
  • Barrasso’s whip operation on the war powers vote was aided by Vice President JD Vance, the top peace negotiator for Iran.
    David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 25 June 2026
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“Reprieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprieved. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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