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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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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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Recent Examples of acquitted
Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
When a white suburban jury acquitted the LAPD officers who beat Black motorist Rodney King, protesters spilled into the Slot and set the nearby landmark palm trees on fire — a precursor for the unrest to come.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Simpson was acquitted in a 1995 criminal trial for the killings of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
What Happened Off the Field Raises Questions Simpson was acquitted in a 1995 criminal trial for the killings of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
If Paxton secures the nomination, it will likely be driven by the unwavering support of the GOP’s grassroots base, the same coalition that helped revive his political standing after he was impeached and later acquitted on corruption charges by the Texas legislature three years ago.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
He was acquitted in a Senate trial.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Päivi Räsänen, a member of the Finnish Parliament, has just been acquitted for posting a Bible verse on social media in 2019, but she was convicted for publishing a pamphlet in 2004.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2026
On March 9, Circuit Judge Leticia Marques ruled that the evidence presented during a five-day hearing last December had not proved that Zeigler would be acquitted if he were granted a new trial.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
The same jury acquitted Lopez of more than a dozen other charges and hung on five counts of sending harmful material to a minor.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
When a white suburban jury acquitted the LAPD officers who beat Black motorist Rodney King, protesters spilled into the Slot and set the nearby landmark palm trees on fire — a precursor for the unrest to come.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Simpson was acquitted in a 1995 criminal trial for the killings of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
What Happened Off the Field Raises Questions Simpson was acquitted in a 1995 criminal trial for the killings of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
If Paxton secures the nomination, it will likely be driven by the unwavering support of the GOP’s grassroots base, the same coalition that helped revive his political standing after he was impeached and later acquitted on corruption charges by the Texas legislature three years ago.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
He was acquitted in a Senate trial.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Päivi Räsänen, a member of the Finnish Parliament, has just been acquitted for posting a Bible verse on social media in 2019, but she was convicted for publishing a pamphlet in 2004.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2026
On March 9, Circuit Judge Leticia Marques ruled that the evidence presented during a five-day hearing last December had not proved that Zeigler would be acquitted if he were granted a new trial.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquitted
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Not all pads are alike, but a footprint on the larger side involves five to ten acres of cleared, packed ground that serves as the hub for drilling equipment, which can include wellheads, pump jacks, tanks, wastewater storage pits, trailers, and flare stacks.—
Alex Heard,
Outside,
4 Mar. 2026
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What counts as a cleared sidewalk?—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
1 Dec. 2025
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Both involved men exonerated in murder cases after spending roughly two decades in prison.—
Joe Mahr,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The remaining charges against Riley — poisoning and providing drugs to a woman — were dismissed, leaving her exonerated.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
25 Mar. 2026
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Even amputated mating arms behaved the same way, responding to progesterone but not to other molecules.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
2 Apr. 2026
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Stephanie Vaquer has spoken out after a fan behaved inappropriately toward her outside Madison Square Garden following the March 30 episode of Raw.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Barzee argued the agreement absolved the congresswoman of guilt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The jurors also absolved him of scheming to drive down the stock.—
Staff,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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This year, Leo carried the cross through the fourteen stations that mark Jesus’ suffering and death.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ovalle had to be carried of the field.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The current war has vindicated their investments in renewable energy – though the vindication has limits.—
Ezgi Canpolat,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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Some users online felt vindicated, citing the encounter as further proof that Roan isn’t built for pop stardom.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2026
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The live demonstration, which was conducted with Sonic Fire Tech, showcased the cutting-edge system that was developed by former NASA acoustics engineers.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Duckett's attorneys fought to stop the execution so that DNA testing could be conducted on the semen collected from the crime scene.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Estimates broken down by city are expected to be released in May.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Details on what led to the crash or the extent of Schwabe’s injuries have not been released.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Acquitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquitted. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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