as in commuting
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as in pardoning
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as in relieving
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reprieving
Adjective
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For many, super-commuting is about priorities.—
Connor Letourneau,
San Francisco Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His legal restoration began in 2020 with Trump pardoning him for lying to the FBI.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Trump has repeatedly and publicly called for her release since his return to office last year, and he’s castigated Polis for not pardoning her or transferring her into federal custody.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If a health problem is completely random and isolated, meaning the rest of the family is free from risk, the news can be relieving, if complicated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Many agree that relieving economic distress must be an immediate focus, but while some believe that should entail a gradual, socialist-style liberalization of the economy, others want a total transition to free-market capitalism, including more foreign investment and private enterprise.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The league and its clubs are actively delivering initiatives within local communities to address gender‑based abuse, including through the wider work of the Premier League Foundation and the funding of pilot projects.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Modern agriculture depends on precise timing of delivering nutrients to plants.—
Aya S. Chacar,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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Police body camera video played during the proceedings showed the women assisting Arielle Konig, whose face was covered in blood.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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Towns returned the favor, assisting on three Brunson baskets — each coming in the fourth quarter, when the game tightened and every possession mattered more.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The meeting opened with a public comment period where several residents and activists chided Snelling and the Police Department and accused them of aiding and defending federal immigration authorities during the monthslong enforcement effort.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Health benefits of chicken include providing complete protein and aiding muscle growth.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Buckingham was briefly detained while a dozen police officers searched the premises before determining his son was safe and releasing the musician from custody.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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In these decays, an atom of one element transforms into another while releasing its remaining energy in the form of an electron.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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At the time, advocates told WCCO the approach focuses on harm reduction and helping both communities and users stay safer while working toward recovery.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Her hospital has recently started a menopause support group led by doctors and, at the request of participants, an upcoming session will focus on helping women navigate through the marketing onslaught.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Reprieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprieving. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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