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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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Recent Examples of reprieve
Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Tyrone Siu | Reuters The intense trade war with the U.S. has left lasting scars on Chinese exporters with many looking to diversify away from the U.S., despite the temporary tariff reprieves, a private survey found.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 May 2025
Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 4 July 2025
Meanwhile, the 90-day reprieve for China, a major question for investors, isn't set to end until August.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 3 July 2025
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Noun
Executive clemency may take several forms, including pardon, commutation of sentence, remission of fine or restitution, and reprieve.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Tyrone Siu | Reuters The intense trade war with the U.S. has left lasting scars on Chinese exporters with many looking to diversify away from the U.S., despite the temporary tariff reprieves, a private survey found.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 May 2025
Verb
The arrangement comes as a partial reprieve for the companies, which have seen cognac shipments to China plunge after Beijing imposed preliminary duties last year.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 4 July 2025
Meanwhile, the 90-day reprieve for China, a major question for investors, isn't set to end until August.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reprieve
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Decisions are made, the next task appears, and there’s little pause to examine what worked or what missed.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Even though no funding has been cut, Jackson condemned the administration, contending the effect of the pause is going to be massive and could result in North Carolina firing about 1,000 educators.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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Jose Ibarra was found guilty of murder and other crimes in Riley’s February 2024 killing and sentenced him to life in prison without the possibility of parole.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
12 July 2025
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That September, after seven months behind bars, Carter asked the parole board for an early release.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Mayor Eric Adams, a centrist Democrat, is running as an independent, after Trump pardoned him for federal bribery charges.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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His father — real-estate developer, slumlord, and pardoned felon Charles Kushner — was recently confirmed as ambassador to France.—
Brendan O'Connor,
Curbed,
7 July 2025
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Troy Morrow − whose 76-year-old mother suffered facial fractures and a concussion after being knocked to the pavement by Raleigh's son during the incident − was visibly relieved after the jury in Hamilton County Municipal Court announced its decision.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
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Diana Medrano, a resident of Mosier Valley since 2012, said she was relieved Peoples came to visit.—
Kamal Morgan
July 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
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Service interruptions are possible because of construction or weather.—
JP Shaffer
July 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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Countries that were once polio-free have had polio outbreaks due to interruptions in childhood immunization programs caused by war and conflict.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
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Topline President Donald Trump’s pardons and commutations have cost more than $100 million in fines owed to the federal government and another $1.5 billion in restitution to victims.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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The commutation was supported by country music star Luke Bryan, according to a White House statement.—
Brett Kelman,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Sami Al-Arian, a former University of South Florida professor who is associated with the Gaza Tribunal, admitted to conspiring to aid the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group in 2006.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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To aid in future operation and prevent your window from getting stuck again, apply a spray lubricant, such as silicone spray, to the tracks.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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Say the weekend prior to the final weekend prior to the All-Star break.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Beal recommends cycling off periodically—for example, using the supplement for four weeks and then taking a two-week break.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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“Reprieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprieve. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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