reprieves 1 of 2

noun

Definition of reprievesnext
plural of reprieve
1
as in pauses
a temporary halt in an activity or condition The pool offered a welcome reprieve from the heat.

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2
as in commutations
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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reprieves

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of reprieve
1
as in pardons

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as in relieves

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  1. interruptions
  2. releases
  3. suspensions
  4. delivers
Noun
  • Employing an easy-to-use UI and minimizing daily operational interruptions also help with end-user uptake.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Saturday night's skit poked fun at Baier's real-life interruptions of Harris, with Baldwin repeatedly interrupting Rudolph in rapid-fire fashion.
    CBS News, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of interruptions
Verb
  • In addition to these core expressions, Johnnie Walker releases limited-edition bottlings and innovations, such as the Johnnie Walker High Rye.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The ingredient releases gradually overnight to restore elasticity, even out the skin tone, and minimize the appearance of wrinkles without irritating the skin.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of releases
Noun
  • Last year, suspensions and ejections limited him to 55 games.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
  • Its justices make the ultimate decisions on discipline for judges, ranging from mere letters of warning to more serious reprimands, up to suspensions for as long as a year and even, in very rare cases, removal from the bench.
    Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of suspensions
Verb
  • Meanwhile, its silky, serum-in-oil formulation delivers an instant rush of hydration.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Little Tokyo Senior Nutrition Services delivers more than 100 meals daily to seniors in Little Tokyo and Boyle Heights — a vital service to those who can no longer cook or shop for groceries independently.
    Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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