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reprieving

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verb

present participle of reprieve

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reprieving
Adjective
  • For many, super-commuting is about priorities.
    Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • The Democrats have signaled that they are united in opposition to any talk of pardoning Maxwell.
    Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Healthcare economists say giving people access to preventive healthcare saves taxpayers money in the long run by keeping the workforce healthy and relieving pressure on an overburdened system.
    Christine Mai-Duc, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • According to a statement by BMW, the task required high precision, speed, and consistency while relieving workers of physically demanding operations.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • The open-air happy-hour atmosphere is laid-back, family-friendly, community-oriented, and tropical while still delivering on quality music.
    Staff Author, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
  • This statement sandal captures the alternative aesthetic of Doc Marten combat boots while still delivering on comfort.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • The Fort Worth Fire Department is assisting in a water rescue at Benbrook Lake at Holiday Park.
    Mary Ella Hastings, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026
  • Local authorities were assisting travelers and Amtrak was deploying resources to help as well.
    The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Entrepreneurs are also utilizing AI to accelerate business launches, aiding in planning and research, though human insight remains vital.
    Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
  • Olivia Hernandez Olivo was sentenced in June 2025 after her attorney entered an Alford plea for aiding and abetting in second-degree murder on her behalf.
    Shannon Tyler June 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • Listen to the Obama playlists Barack Obama is known for releasing his songs of the summer playlist each year, and his end-of-year favorites in books, movies and music.
    Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 24 June 2026
  • The news comes as the series heads into its final two episodes of season one, with the finale releasing on July 3.
    Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Westerly winds are helping push that smoke into Colorado, especially across western and mountain communities.
    Joe Ruch, CBS News, 23 June 2026
  • Mixsoon Bean Collagen Hydrogel Mask Unlike traditional cotton or cellulose sheet masks, Mixsoon's Bean Collagen Hydrogel Mask molds closely to the skin, helping minimize evaporation and maximize ingredient absorption.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026
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“Reprieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprieving. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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