as in commuting
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as in pardoning
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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
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Supporters’ contributions help change students’ lives by relieving financial burdens, augmenting the resources that support student learning inside and outside the classroom, the release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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It’s designed to mimic the feeling of a luxury hotel bed, per the brand, with a soft and breathable pillow top, targeted back support, and a pressure-relieving core that contours to your body.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Despite Pistons superstar Cade Cunningham delivering a brilliant performance with a playoff career-high 39 points.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Chloe Kelly Almost exclusively used as a super-sub but Kelly’s track record of delivering huge moments makes her one of England’s key players.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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One soldier is accused of aiding the enemy in wartime, transmitting information to the enemy, assisting contact with a foreign agent and additional offenses.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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Coastguard Kaipara added in a Facebook post that the Royal New Zealand Navy's hydrographic team was assisting, too.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Liman’s decision dropped Lively’s claims of harassment, defamation and conspiracy, meaning the trial will now center on alleged breach of contract and retaliation by Wayfarer and aiding and abetting retaliation by the PR firm working for Baldoni.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2026
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Umami is a long-lasting sensation that stays on your tongue after eating, curbing appetite and aiding in digestion.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Drake has been hinting at this new album for some time now, slowly releasing promos since last summer.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Global conservation efforts included protecting eggs, releasing hatchlings on beaches and reducing capture in fishing nets, according to the IUCN.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Not only that, his calmness was crucial to helping his side build from the back.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The appointment by Sphere Entertainment will formalize Dibble’s work helping executives at the entertainment, tech and live event firm explore opportunities for Sphere’s proprietary technologies.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Reprieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprieving. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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