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 photos show the president at rallies, pardoning turkeys, at the White House with Christmas decorations, standing with the FIFA trophy, surrounded by flags, flanked by military leaders, outside the Taj Mahal and more.
    — Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The million-dollar question concerned the Thanksgiving tradition of the president pardoning two turkeys.
    — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026
Definition of pardoning
Verb
  • Day is relieving tension from his long travel day, screaming wildly for his co-worker David.
    — Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Energy prices would quickly fall, relieving shortages and inflationary pressures.
    — RICHARD HAASS, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of relieving
Verb
  • CMOs are caught in the middle, trying to prove long-term brand value while delivering short-term efficiency gains.
    — Derya Matras, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Farmers, brands and consumers all deserve proof that these approaches are delivering meaningful results.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of delivering
Verb
  • Gens-Ustjanauskas went on to help thousands of immigrants navigate complex immigration systems, assisting USCIS and other federal agencies, the Gens Family Project said.
    — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Video obtained by the Daily News shows police assisting EMS in lifting the wounded detective off the street, where blood can be seen pooling along the curb, and onto a gurney.
    — Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of assisting
Verb
  • In particular, both Russia and Iran have repeatedly flagged Starlink as a major threat since it's been aiding Ukraine and helping local Iranians bypass internet censorship.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Beyond aiding timber production, repealing the national rule could expand access for mining and other extractive operations, opponents say.
    — Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of aiding
Verb
  • Abnormal Studios, a subsidiary of Westec Media Limited, has been acquiring and releasing films since 2020 across Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Mongolia and Nepal, among other markets.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The then-head of the bank also was arrested for allegedly circumventing procedures in releasing the money to the charity.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of releasing
Verb
  • Guests are welcome to contribute to the fun by helping forage for ingredients.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Cho Eun-hee | South Korea Chef and culinary educator Cho Eun-hee is helping to transform Korean food from a pop-culture fad to global fine dining.
    — Ashleigh Nghiem, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of helping
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“Reprieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprieving. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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