shriving

Definition of shrivingnext
present participle of shrive
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Verb
  • The Democrats have signaled that they are united in opposition to any talk of pardoning Maxwell.
    Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
  • His legal restoration began in 2020 with Trump pardoning him for lying to the FBI.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Thankfully Pal was forgiving, and didn’t hold a grudge for poor riding.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Polyester is a more low-maintenance, forgiving fabric.
    Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Because ulcerative colitis is a relapsing–remitting disease, many people go through quiet periods and then experience flares when inflammation ramps up again.
    Mark Marino, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The autoimmune disease can affect nearly every organ system—including the joints, skin, kidneys, heart, lungs and brain—and typically follows a relapsing-remitting pattern, meaning symptoms flare and quiet down over time.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Repealing or reforming the Jones Act would not solve every affordability challenge overnight.
    Katelyn Bledsoe, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
  • Administration officials singling out wind was counterproductive to ongoing bipartisan Congressional talks on reforming the federal permitting system for all forms of energy, Grumet said.
    Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Verb
  • Even reclaiming loneliness as a desirable state feels Texan, like a reminder that the Lone Star symbolizes independence.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 7 May 2026
  • Microsoft’s report found several websites that pretend to offer guidance for freeing up macOS storage or reclaiming Mac disk space.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 7 May 2026
Verb
  • Trump re-posted an image depicting Jesus blessing him, whcich was first posted by a right-wing Republican candidate for a Boston congressional seat.
    Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • That version depicted the president in red and white robes holding a light in one hand and blessing a sick man with the other.
    Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Shriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shriving. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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