reprieved

verb

Definition of reprievednext
past tense of reprieve
1
as in pardoned

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2
as in relieved

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reprieved
  1. relieved
  2. released
  3. delivered
Verb
  • Surely, Johnson had to be relieved to be traded by the lowly Carolina Panthers to a team that is a legitimate Super Bowl contender.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Of the nearly 5 million borrowers who have had more than $180 billion in debt relieved by the administration, more than 1 million were through the PSLF.
    Molly Nagle, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of relieved
Verb
  • The victims were asked to provide bail money in cash so their relative could be released immediately, according to federal authorities.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The show was filmed and released at a later date for the people who couldn't watch it live.
    Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of released
Verb
  • Barrett delivered a strong performance, finishing with 23 points, six rebounds, and six assists on 7-of-13 shooting, but watched a large chunk of the fourth quarter from the bench.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Mail-in blue collection boxes will be picked up, and regular mail will be delivered.
    Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of delivered
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