reprieved

past tense of reprieve

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reprieved
Verb
  • The docuseries follows the reality-TV family as Todd and Julie are eventually pardoned, released from prison and return home.
    Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 30 Aug. 2025
  • His administration pardoned roughly 1,500 people charged or convicted in connection with the riot.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Prospective buyers will be relieved to hear that some amenities have been restored to their original condition.
    Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Four days later, Chertoff relieved Michael Brown and directed Admiral Allen to lead the relief effort.
    Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Many of the episodes released so far have addressed Chase's sobriety struggles, as well as Harvey's favoritism of him over his other grandchildren.
    Dory Jackson, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Then, the Oversight Committee later released 33,000 files on Epstein, just hours after the discharge petition opened.
    Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Gabby Provenzano rose at the near post and powered home a header from point-blank range in the 81st minute, assisted by Sabrina McNeill’s cross off a corner.
    Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Aerial resources assisted these efforts throughout the day as visibility allowed.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Not now, at least, even after Muchová had delivered her one wild test on a crisp, clear night in front of yet another capacity crowd on Arthur Ashe Stadium, just as Osaka likes it.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Or, have dinner on a pontoon boat with each course delivered by silent canoe.
    Karin Jones, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The fire continues to spread aided by heavy fuel loading and topographic features, with areas of elevated winds seeing moderate to high fire activity.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The company's balance of margin expansion with the potential for faster topline growth — aided by AI adoption — should lead to strong earnings growth.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Reprieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprieved. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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