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Recent Examples of shrive
Shrove Tuesday derives from the Anglo-Saxon Christian practice of going to confession and being shriven, or absolved of sins before the 40-day fast leading up to Easter.
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Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2023
Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrive
Verb
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In The Atlantic, Jonathan Chait forgives his ideological compatriots their Covid-era sins.—
Jack Butler,
National Review,
30 Mar. 2025
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Fans of the show knew Mama Mary for her positive energy and forgiving spirit.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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They among others called for Biden to pardon Panton, which never came to fruition.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Hunter later pleaded guilty but was pardoned by President Donald Trump.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Both resident and non-resident providers will be responsible for collecting and remitting RST when their services are used in Manitoba.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Instead, employers would be charged with remitting 1% of each employee’s earnings to the county.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Shrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrive. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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