shriving

present participle of shrive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shriving
Verb
  • Trump was previously asked about potentially pardoning Combs in May, at the outset of the music mogul's trial.
    Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Advertisement The family has spoken out against the possibility of Trump pardoning Maxwell since she was moved to a minimum security facility.
    Rebecca Schneid, Time, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • We were impressed by the spacious interior, which was large enough to easily fit our entire four-day packing list and left ample room for an extra few outfits or souvenirs thanks to the brand’s forgiving free-flex zipper technology.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
  • It was mismanaged for years until recently, when former President Joe Biden reformed it, ultimately forgiving billions of dollars in debt for more than 1 million Americans.
    Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • During her tenure in the House, the congresswoman has focused her legislative agenda on building an economy for all, reforming the criminal justice system, achieving health equity, and eliminating poverty.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Prime Minister Micheal Martin said the government was open to reforming the nomination process.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Though Slaven is now already off the bench, it should be noted that the court has taken extra steps in some cases to not only remove a judge but keep them from reclaiming their seat through reelection.
    Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Farsi spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about reclaiming the Palestinian civilian voice, the challenges of bringing her film to international screens, and how the death of Fatma Hassona continues to shape her own understanding of what art can do in the face of ongoing tragedy.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Thick blood oozed from the crown of the man on the ground and slid like blessing oil over his eyes, nose, cheeks and chin.
    Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Steven, in addition to giving us Ashur, the gods will be blessing us with the return of Lucy Lawless as Lucretia.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Shriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shriving. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.

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