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
As the former chairman of the Proud Boys who was convicted and pardoned for his role in the January 6 Capitol riot, Tarrio was treated as a bit of a CPAC celebrity.
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Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Flynn is among several unlikely figures Trump has pardoned.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Lukashenko pardoned the prisoners after meeting with Coale in Minsk.
—ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
Perry's felony case ended when Abbott pardoned him in 2024.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
Trump pardoned Hoffman in November.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
One pardoned corporate executive even touted his mother’s campaign donations in his application.
—Daniel Weiner, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
In a decree announced on Thursday, President Alexander Lukashenko pardoned 18 prisoners, including 15 people convicted on extremism charges, which are widely used in Belarus in politically motivated prosecutions.
—Yuras Karmanau, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Taylor, who is originally from Liberia and arrived in the United States at age two, is currently being held in connection with a 1997 burglary charge that was pardoned in 2010.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Flynn is among several unlikely figures Trump has pardoned.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Lukashenko pardoned the prisoners after meeting with Coale in Minsk.
—ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
Perry's felony case ended when Abbott pardoned him in 2024.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
Trump pardoned Hoffman in November.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
One pardoned corporate executive even touted his mother’s campaign donations in his application.
—Daniel Weiner, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
In a decree announced on Thursday, President Alexander Lukashenko pardoned 18 prisoners, including 15 people convicted on extremism charges, which are widely used in Belarus in politically motivated prosecutions.
—Yuras Karmanau, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Taylor, who is originally from Liberia and arrived in the United States at age two, is currently being held in connection with a 1997 burglary charge that was pardoned in 2010.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pardoned
Verb
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Ames is one of thousands of women who have felt ignored by medical professionals.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Since ancient times, athletes have often ignored the rules in their quest for glory.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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Despite his gentle nature, Finn continues to be overlooked, fading into the background as more-confident dogs catch the attention of potential adopters.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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However, there is a group of individuals who are overlooked and just as deserving of recognition for their service — the family members who support those who serve in uniform.—
Tom Jurkowsky,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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This view of the presidency has justified his executive orders at home and tariffs that affect the global economy.—
Steven Sloan,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The opioid crisis alone justified a generation of skepticism.—
Vikas Patel,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Many joked that the clip explained years of mysterious toy discoveries beneath their own furniture.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Hollis, Queens, resident Patricia Khan first met McLogan in 2024 and explained her predicament at the time.—
Elle McLogan,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Their case is due back in court on June 16 for a pretrial conference, but the three troopers are able to be excused from appearing in person.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Woods has always had a complicated reputation, but he’s also widely considered one of the best golfers ever, which means a lot of his problematic behavior has been excused because of his talent and his friendship with the US President.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
30 Mar. 2026
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