shriving

Definition of shrivingnext
present participle of shrive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shriving
Verb
  • Trump has repeatedly and publicly called for her release since his return to office last year, and he’s castigated Polis for not pardoning her or transferring her into federal custody.
    Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
  • In response to a request for comment about the recent social media campaign, a White House spokesperson reiterated to Fortune that Trump has no intention of pardoning Bankman-Fried.
    Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • My third was forgiving; there were a lot of critics in the house on my night.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
  • My third was forgiving; there were a lot of critics in the house.
    Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The autoimmune disease can affect nearly every organ system—including the joints, skin, kidneys, heart, lungs and brain—and typically follows a relapsing-remitting pattern, meaning symptoms flare and quiet down over time.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Kimberly Ward, 56, has primary progressive multiple sclerosis, which affects her mobility and her partner, Kimberly Perssonatti, 49, has relapsing remitting MS that affects her cognitively regarding recall and comes with visual issues, vertigo and temperature regulation.
    Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Democrats today blocked a Republican bill to fully fund the agency while a deal over reforming immigration enforcement is negotiated with the White House.
    Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The governor also proposed reforming waiver case management provided to people with disabilities and older adults and dedicating roughly $77 million in funding over four years for a study on recommendations for administering human services programs across all levels of government.
    Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Sony Noise-Canceling Headphones Deal The Sony WH-CH720N is the ultimate tool for reclaiming your focus.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
  • In his presentation, Costa made a point of reclaiming the ideals that originally motivated the project.
    Sophia La Banca, JSTOR Daily, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • When the Chaldean Iraqi American Association of Michigan bought the club years ago, a rabbi from Temple Israel was among the first to welcome them to the neighborhood, even blessing the facility for them.
    John Wisely, Freep.com, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Sweet Venus begins blessing your foundation zone today, reminding you of all the thoughtful tweaks that could make your space feel calmer and more welcoming.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Shriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shriving. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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