remits

verb

Definition of remitsnext
present tense third-person singular of remit
1
as in decreases
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually waited until the rain remitted a little and ran to the car

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2
as in ignores
to dismiss as of little importance the judge refused to remit the young man's cavalier disregard for his pile of unpaid speeding tickets and summarily revoked his driver's license

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3
as in postpones
to assign to a later time the legislature has remitted the matter to the next session, where it will most likely die in committee

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remits
  1. ignores
  2. diminishes
  3. falls
  4. justifies
  5. explains
  6. eases
  7. shrinks
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  • The truck ignores lousy roads, delivering a smooth ride on pavement or dirt.
    Josh Max, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
  • But this narrow view of leadership ignores the quiet strengths that introverts bring to the table.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of ignores
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  • The absence of live faculty feedback and oversight diminishes the credibility of the student’s achievement.
    Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • This retinol face serum diminishes fine lines and wrinkles while repairing skin tone and texture.
    Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of diminishes
Verb
  • Ocean Sun has developed a flexible floating rig that rises and falls with the waves.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Chappell Roan’s The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess falls 3-6 on the Billboard 200 (55,000 equivalent album units; down 2%) and Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft descends 5-7 (50,000; up less than 1%).
    Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of falls
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  • This approach fosters loyalty and justifies the recurring cost, driving long-term customer retention.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The rapid pace of medical advancement further justifies dividing gynecology and obstetrics.
    Dr. Elizabeth Poynor, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of justifies
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  • Perhaps that explains what has motivated Henson to wear so many hats throughout her career.
    Alanna Bennett, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Partisanship only partly explains the difference.
    Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of explains
Verb
  • The eruv, as the perimeter is called, eases Orthodox Jewish residents' Shabbat restrictions.
    Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Walz eases into the dad vibes Walz, like Vance, was introducing himself to many voters who probably knew nothing about him.
    Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of eases
Verb
  • This talent pool shrinks even more for women, who may need flexibility for child care, and managers, who can leverage experience to find a cushier job elsewhere.
    Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Researchers believe as the lake shrinks, there is less room for dolphins, putting them at greater risk of collision with boats and ferries.
    Laura Paddison, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of shrinks
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