acquits

verb

Definition of acquitsnext
present tense third-person singular of acquit
1
as in clears
to free from a charge of wrongdoing acquitted of the robbery charge after proving he was nowhere near the scene of the crime

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2
as in behaves
to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way the king promised handsome rewards to all who acquitted themselves well in the battle

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  1. carries
  2. conducts
  3. releases
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  • Each path carries weighty consequences.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Founded in 1999, DRR carries a rich legacy.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of carries
Verb
  • The Luxury Institute, which conducts research specific to the luxury industry, confirms the high levels of employee discontent and adds context around the challenges front-line luxury goods associates are experiencing after the pandemic.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Duncan said he was denied access to learn how Arizona conducts executions.
    Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of conducts
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  • Some scientists are convinced that SAI, which releases tiny particles into part of the upper atmosphere, would work to cool the planet because of observations made after volcanic eruptions.
    Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Both companies are moving aggressively to capture market share before Apple releases its own AI features.
    Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of releases
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