1
as in to decrease
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
waited until the rain remitted a little and ran to the car
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2
as in to ignore
to dismiss as of little importance
the judge refused to remit the young man's cavalier disregard for his pile of unpaid speeding tickets and summarily revoked his driver's license
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as in to postpone
to assign to a later time
the legislature has remitted the matter to the next session, where it will most likely die in committee
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Recent Examples of remit
Hotels are required to remit the tax revenue to the city on a monthly or quarterly basis.
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Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
As a short-term rental operator, you will be required to collect Transient Occupancy Taxes and remit them to the City.
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Terri Daxon,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
Because ulcerative colitis is a relapsing–remitting disease, many people go through quiet periods and then experience flares when inflammation ramps up again.
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Mark Marino,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
The site collects from clients are remits payment to you when jobs are complete, minus the site’s 20% fee.
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Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for remit
Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
As a short-term rental operator, you will be required to collect Transient Occupancy Taxes and remit them to the City.
—
Terri Daxon,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
Because ulcerative colitis is a relapsing–remitting disease, many people go through quiet periods and then experience flares when inflammation ramps up again.
—
Mark Marino,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
The site collects from clients are remits payment to you when jobs are complete, minus the site’s 20% fee.
—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for remit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remit
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Plus, new windows are more energy efficient than old ones, meaning a summer installation can decrease your energy bill now and when temperatures drop in the fall and winter.
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Doubles players fear for their tennis future after being told by the ATP Tour that prize money and tournament sizes will decrease significantly starting in 2028.
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Swift will either ignore the noise as usual, or smile at the absurdity as a secure, proud childless cat lady.
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Not only were the rules misapplied, according to an expert referee with years of elite experience, but similar plays during this tournament have been ignored.
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Virginia July 3 Falls Church Civic Jam - postponed to July 24.
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For international taxpayers who have postponed coming into compliance, that trend should not be ignored.
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Historically, after that period, the chances of survival without a water source diminish rapidly.
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Prolonged exposure to heat can lead to insufficient or poor sleep, compromising the immune system, increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease and diminishing cognitive performance.
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Shoppers note that the shorts are roomy and don’t bunch up, and that the elastic waistband is forgiving even while bloated.
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Debt settlement can negatively affect your credit score, and forgiven debt may have tax implications in some situations.
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Trump is speaking now to a crowd filling the National Mall after being delayed by inclement weather.
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Attendees were told to shelter in nearby government buildings, and the celebration was delayed by a few hours before going on as scheduled.
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Without tick bites, red meat, or dairy to incite it, the immune response will subside eventually.
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A little light headedness was the only immediate side effect for a first-timer, but that quickly subsided.
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Faith, hope drive Venezuelan community's response The day the earthquakes struck was a holiday in Venezuela, which may explain why many families were at home when the disaster occurred, while some children were visiting friends or relatives.
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Maybe that explains her chaotic behavior when the crew goes out later that night.
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“Remit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remit. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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