1
as in forgave
to cease to have feelings of anger or bitterness toward
he eventually pardoned his sister after she apologized
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as in ignored
to dismiss as of little importance
I'm willing to pardon a little sloppiness of dress in such a kind and loving person
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Recent Examples of pardoned
He was detained in connection with a decades-old burglary charge from 1997, which was later pardoned in 2010, advocates said.
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Dan Raby, CBS News, 11 May 2026
In early 2024, a journalist reported that, after children were abused in a state-run facility, people within Fidesz had quietly pardoned an accomplice.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
People are wondering if she might be pardoned.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
The president pardoned Giuliani for the attempt to overturn the 2020 election in November.
—James Powel, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Trump pardoned him upon his election to his second term.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
In the end, she was pardoned, leaving the state no right to take money from her.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
President Biden, before leaving office last year, preemptively pardoned Fauci.
—Daniel Payne, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Facing impeachment, Richard Nixon left office in 1974 and was quickly pardoned by his successor, Gerald Ford.
—Lorna Veraldi, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Dan Raby, CBS News, 11 May 2026
In early 2024, a journalist reported that, after children were abused in a state-run facility, people within Fidesz had quietly pardoned an accomplice.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
People are wondering if she might be pardoned.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
The president pardoned Giuliani for the attempt to overturn the 2020 election in November.
—James Powel, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Trump pardoned him upon his election to his second term.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
In the end, she was pardoned, leaving the state no right to take money from her.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
President Biden, before leaving office last year, preemptively pardoned Fauci.
—Daniel Payne, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Facing impeachment, Richard Nixon left office in 1974 and was quickly pardoned by his successor, Gerald Ford.
—Lorna Veraldi, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pardoned
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The state dashboard and local improvement plans Brown touted are singled out for criticism in the report, essentially validating concerns that reformers had voiced but were ignored.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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In an April statement, the union said the company ignored its March 18 letter and several requests by phone, asking to lift the lockout and allow members to return to work while negotiations continue.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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He was later acquitted by the state Senate.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Simpson, who died in April 2024, was ultimately acquitted.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Judicial contests Georgia Supreme Court races are usually sleepy affairs, so overlooked that no incumbent justice has lost reelection in more than a century.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
18 May 2026
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One aspect of the shopping center experience that cannot be overlooked is placemaking.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Because of that, that black carbon has about 540 times bigger climate effect than black carbon that's released from surface sources like ships, cars and power plants.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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An online portal with information about when books will be released resembles a Wall Street trader’s screen, displaying data, charts and specialized software that tracks the book market.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Project 2025 justified its proposal to eliminate EEO-1 data collection based on concerns that the data could lead employers to adopt racial hiring quotas.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The planes were unarmed, but the Cuban government justified the shootings, arguing the organization had dropped leaflets over Havana in previous incidents.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox Amanda Knox, the media fixture who was accused, falsely convicted and later exonerated of murdering her roommate, captivated the public on two continents in the early aughts.—
Karen Idelson,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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He was released under investigation, meaning he has neither been charged nor exonerated.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Denise had explained that Djena didn’t have the necessary paperwork to enroll.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Special props to the jolly axe-throwing head of adventure, Nye Rees; personable Brasserie maitre d’, Javier Padron; and trainer Peter Sullivan, who explained the finer points of fasting for women whilst crucifying my glutes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Given the profusion of riad tourist accommodation in Marrakech, you’d be excused for thinking the buildings originated as hotels.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Homeowners are also excused from the annual tax if the second home’s owner or the owner’s family is getting medical care in Greater Vancouver and lives outside that area, if the home is being repaired or substantially renovated.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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“Pardoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pardoned. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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