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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  • Helping their cause is that companies cannot avoid congressional subpoenas, and a company itself cannot be pardoned.
    — Justin Papp,Garrett Downs,Megan Cassella, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • One ad from Minnesotans for Justice said Ellison pardoned a man convicted of child rape.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of pardoned
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  • After talking with them, the man readily discarded his medications and was relieved to see White, an avid smoker, roll a cigarette because the man didn’t want to kick the habit.
    — Noelle Crombie, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2026
  • On Saturday, Howard’s lawyer, Sam MacRoberts, of the Kansas Justice Institute, said Howard is relieved and joyful that his sign can stay.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 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
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  • Jack Hughes also assisted to extend his point streak to six games.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • According to People magazine, Doria Ragland, mother of the Duchess of Sussex, assisted the FBI and played a key role in identifying her ex-husband, leading to his arrest in Florida on November 6.
    — Antonella Rossi, Vanity Fair, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of assisted
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  • Speaking in Spanish, Leo emphasized the importance of protecting family life and delivered a pointed criticism of both laws.
    — Carrie Kahn, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Democrats’ sweep Tuesday night delivered their largest House majority in decades, flipping traditionally Republican seats across the country thanks to a favorable political environment.
    — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of delivered
Verb
  • Labat says that the more music — aided by artificial intelligence and technology — has moved away from simple approaches to lyrics and melodies, the more he’s been drawn back to them.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian aided the recently struggling QB by calling RPOs, screens and quick throws to steady the offense in the first half.
    — PJ Green November 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
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“Reprieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprieved. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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