reprieving 1 of 2

adjective

as in commuting

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reprieving

2 of 2

verb

present participle of reprieve
1
as in pardoning

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2
as in relieving

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reprieving
  1. commuting
  2. pardoning
  3. relieving
  4. delivering
  5. assisting
  6. aiding
  7. releasing
  8. helping
Adjective
  • For many, super-commuting is about priorities.
    — Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Definition of commuting
Verb
  • The million-dollar question concerned the Thanksgiving tradition of the president pardoning two turkeys.
    — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026
  • President Bill Clinton came under fire for pardoning former hedge-fund manager Marc Rich, and President Joe Biden was roundly criticized for pardoning his son, Hunter, as well as preemptively pardoning other family members.
    — Ryan Lucas, NPR, 13 May 2026
Definition of pardoning
Verb
  • Party leaders laid out proposals for relieving poverty, improving social security, and reforming the education system and admitted members from backgrounds unusual for the CHP, including a Kurdish activist and a union leader.
    — Nick TaborAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Pressure-relieving foam sits atop a section of supportive microcoils with a durable foam border and adjustable responsive air chambers, ensuring a personalized balance of comfort and stability.
    — V BRAND STORIES, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of relieving
Verb
  • That’s the traditional deadline of 12 days before the election set by Florida to allow for processing and delivering your ballot.
    — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Revisit the same dimensions over time to see whether initiatives are delivering results and your marketing capabilities are growing stronger.
    — James Fratzke, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of delivering
Verb
  • However, cooler heads prevailed, with respectful interactions afterward, and Khabib Nurmagomedov even assisting Song.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • While Taunton was assisting, another vehicle hydroplaned toward them and Taunton pushed a person at the scene out of the way.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of assisting
Verb
  • The 22-year-old ran out to his balcony and filmed a chaotic scene of officers aiding a victim and people scattering as the shots rang out.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
  • If investors see this play out, this overhang on the stock may ease, further aiding valuation.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of aiding
Verb
  • Getty Images More than 30 years after releasing its first album, Nickelback is gearing up to drop another full-length, one which has already produced some minor rock hits in America.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Since releasing her first album in 1967, Parton has received a total of 55 Grammy Award nominations, resulting in 10 wins.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of releasing
Verb
  • Their first seven runs came off the lefty’s heater, helping the Cubs build a 9-0 advantage through four innings.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Here’s a look at how policy changes and protocol changes in high school football are helping make the sport safer.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
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“Reprieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprieving. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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