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as in pause
a temporary halt in an activity or condition
The pool offered a welcome reprieve from the heat.
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as in parole
law
a temporary release from the obligation to serve punishment for a crime
The judge ordered a reprieve of the execution so the accused would have time to appeal the decision.
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as in to relieve
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Recent Examples of reprieve
Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
The Bottom Line When can California production workers expect any sort of reprieve?
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 11 May 2025
German Lopez, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
When Kyle Jamieson dropped a sitter to reprieve Shreyas Iyer, Shah was in hysterics and jumped out of his seat clapping his hands.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The pandemic provided a reprieve for millions of student loan borrowers, as stimulus checks and payment pauses allowed many of them to bring down their balances.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
The Bottom Line When can California production workers expect any sort of reprieve?
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 11 May 2025
Verb
International leaders are now seeking reprieves from the president.
—German Lopez, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
When Kyle Jamieson dropped a sitter to reprieve Shreyas Iyer, Shah was in hysterics and jumped out of his seat clapping his hands.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reprieve
Noun
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However, since then, Donald Trump has initiated a 90-day pause in the U.S.-China tariff conflict, reducing U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%, while China has lowered its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports from 125% to 10% .—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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Then, the White House announced that the U.S. and China have agreed to a 90 day pause in their trade war.—
David Hebert,
National Review,
16 May 2025
Noun
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What's next after the Menendez brothers are eligible for parole?—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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They were both sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
14 May 2025
Verb
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After all, Trump pardoned almost 1,600 people charged with assailing the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election results.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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Other fake executive orders included pardoning author J.K. Rowling and outlawing ghosts.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
4 May 2025
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Both federal and local initiatives could help spur more homebuilding, helping relieve the affordability crunch in many regions, Evangelou said.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
15 May 2025
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Consult a healthcare provider if dietary changes do not relieve constipation symptoms.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2025
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Resuming her testimony after the interruption, Geddes said Smith suffered more than a dozen stab wounds, but underwent a successful surgery.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Research shows that frequent interruptions, especially during cognitively complex tasks, increase error rates and reduce productivity.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
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How many presidential pardons or sentence commutations have been granted to people from Illinois?—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Lamont also suspended commutations for a period of time.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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On Monday, a federal judge declined to block the Internal Revenue Service from sharing some kinds of immigrants' tax data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to aid deportation efforts.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
13 May 2025
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This knowledge aids in making informed decisions regarding property positioning, tenant demographics, and competitive strategies. • Technology Integration: Utilizing modern property management and asset management software can enhance efficiency, accuracy and data analysis.—
Jesse Sasomsup,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Chances arrived at both ends before the decisive moment, David Silva bouncing a close-range volley over the bar before the break, while Kenwyne Jones toe-poked a shot into a sprawling Joe Hart — Stoke’s only on-target attempt of the game.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Verizon said all of the same provisions will apply to Frontier. Need a break?—
David Shepardson,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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“Reprieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprieve. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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