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or shrived
as in absolved
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shriven
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The incident was under review, but previous reviews have almost invariably absolved Israeli troops of blame.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026 -
Kelli then meets with Shamea and Angela for a shopping trip and vents about Porsha’s accusations, proving that the hug between them absolved absolutely nothing.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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According to this principle, each federal state controled its own resources and remitted around 50 percent of its revenues to the federal government.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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State statute provides that tax collectors are entitled to a commission on all real and tangible personal property taxes collected and remitted.—
Abbey Ajayi,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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He was later acquitted by the state Senate.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Simpson, who died in April 2024, was ultimately acquitted.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Kan halted the practices but the network appeared to be vindicated as Israel finished in second place again anyway.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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And you were vindicated in a sense because Tyrese went on to book the Fast & Furious franchise pretty soon after.—
Zak Cheney-Rice,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox Amanda Knox, the media fixture who was accused, falsely convicted and later exonerated of murdering her roommate, captivated the public on two continents in the early aughts.—
Karen Idelson,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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He was released under investigation, meaning he has neither been charged nor exonerated.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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The state dashboard and local improvement plans Brown touted are singled out for criticism in the report, essentially validating concerns that reformers had voiced but were ignored.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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In an April statement, the union said the company ignored its March 18 letter and several requests by phone, asking to lift the lockout and allow members to return to work while negotiations continue.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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After being passed over twice in the draft before the Lightning selected him 108th overall, Rautiainen won Liiga’s Golden Helmet award, going to the league’s MVP and voted on by his peers.—
Eduardo Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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Six months later, they're passed over.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Given the profusion of riad tourist accommodation in Marrakech, you’d be excused for thinking the buildings originated as hotels.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Homeowners are also excused from the annual tax if the second home’s owner or the owner’s family is getting medical care in Greater Vancouver and lives outside that area, if the home is being repaired or substantially renovated.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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“Shriven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shriven. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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