reprieving 1 of 2

adjective

as in commuting

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reprieving

2 of 2

verb

present participle of reprieve
1
as in pardoning

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2
as in relieving

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reprieving
  1. commuting
  2. pardoning
  3. relieving
  4. delivering
  5. assisting
  6. aiding
  7. releasing
  8. helping
Adjective
  • For many, super-commuting is about priorities.
    — Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Definition of commuting
Verb
  • The million-dollar question concerned the Thanksgiving tradition of the president pardoning two turkeys.
    — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026
  • President Bill Clinton came under fire for pardoning former hedge-fund manager Marc Rich, and President Joe Biden was roundly criticized for pardoning his son, Hunter, as well as preemptively pardoning other family members.
    — Ryan Lucas, NPR, 13 May 2026
Definition of pardoning
Verb
  • Capacity is scarce and expensive to serve, and every new model at the frontier adds to that demand rather than relieving it.
    — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Some people use it for its stimulant or pain-relieving effects, though federal health officials have repeatedly warned about its safety.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of relieving
Verb
  • This Wi-Fi 7 powerhouse ensures your connection never hits a lag spike when researching for that big project (or solo gaming marathons and 8K movie streams) while delivering quad-band speeds.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The molecule combined the smallest molecular size among the candidates with superior electrochemical performance, delivering both fast sodium-ion transport and strong stability against degradation at the battery electrodes.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of delivering
Verb
  • More than 4,000 personnel are battling fires statewide, with crews from 14 states and an Australian team assisting.
    — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The Federal Bureau of Investigation has confirmed to Fox News Digital the agency is assisting in the investigation into the killing of Tyler Wilkin as local authorities reportedly have a person of interest in the case.
    — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of assisting
Verb
  • The new project will have MotoGP’s full support, with the motorcycle road-racing championship signing a deal to help consult on the film, aiding in its development.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
  • For home users, Samsung's Connectivity Labs offers a free diagnostic tool to map Wi-Fi signal strength, aiding in optimizing device placement for improved connectivity.
    — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of aiding
Verb
  • Orbit was a member of the electronic music trio Torch Song in the early 1980s, releasing three albums on the IRS label before moving into music production, including creating the soundtrack for the 1986 hockey film Youngblood.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The office will confirm identifications and ensure proper paperwork is filed before releasing the remains back to family.
    — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of releasing
Verb
  • Michael Busch drove in three runs against his former team, helping the Cubs improve to 2-2 on a seven-game homestand.
    — Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Later, the Taurus Moon enters your 3rd House of Communication, helping simple words calm the noise around you today.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026
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