shriving

present participle of shrive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shriving
Verb
  • 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
  • Trump has not ruled out pardoning Maxwell, and she was moved to a different prison with much more minimal security following her interview.
    Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • However, the world of management is not as forgiving.
    Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
  • The loose, forgiving silhouettes will keep you comfortable and chic from takeoff to landing, while high-quality fabrics make every purchase well worth the investment.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • While the former demands fiscal consolidation from France’s leadership, the latter is opposed to spending cuts and reforms — such as raising the retirement age and reforming the pension system — that economists see as necessary to balance the books.
    Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Edwards says restoring and reforming the program would ensure rural communities have more equitable access to funding meant to protect against disasters.
    Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Climbing organizations led by people of color aren’t creating something new—they’re reclaiming something that was always theirs.
    Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Each round felt like a step toward reclaiming himself.
    Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Speaking of buying, one box containing eight masks typically costs $18 on Amazon, but Bioré is blessing us all with a limited-time deal.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 Aug. 2025
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“Shriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shriving. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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