reprieved

verb

Definition of reprievednext
past tense of reprieve
1
as in pardoned

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2
as in relieved

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  1. relieved
  2. released
  3. delivered
Verb
  • Ryan Scott Anderson says he's relieved to be moving on.
    Danielle Bacher, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Several subway riders testified they were terrified Neely was going to attack and they were relieved when Penny put him in a chokehold and kept him there.
    Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of relieved
Verb
  • The brand recently released their Fall/Winter 2024 collection on their website.
    Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • His sentencing also takes into account the time already served since his May arrest, meaning he could be released in approximately 12 months, according to his legal team.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of released
Verb
  • The 2024 cohort delivered with a bang.
    Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • No crying, no grief, no sadness around her and to get the baby delivered as soon as possible.
    Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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