as in acquitted
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as in exonerated
to free from a charge of wrongdoing
no amount of remorse will absolve shoplifters who are caught, and all cases will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law
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Recent Examples of absolved
Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Kelli then meets with Shamea and Angela for a shopping trip and vents about Porsha’s accusations, proving that the hug between them absolved absolutely nothing.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Barzee argued the agreement absolved the congresswoman of guilt.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The jurors also absolved him of scheming to drive down the stock.
—Staff, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
But her tweet’s wording absolved her of the need to specify.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Guardiola effectively absolved his goalkeepers for any problems in the build-up and blamed the outfield players for not being in the right positions.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Morgan was likewise absolved of charges for misdemeanor spousal battery in the same incident.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
With Skakel being absolved of all charges, the mystery surrounding the decades-old murder of Martha Moxley continues to plague her family and community, with no true promise that the case will ever be solved.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
The incident was under review, but previous reviews have almost invariably absolved Israeli troops of blame.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Kelli then meets with Shamea and Angela for a shopping trip and vents about Porsha’s accusations, proving that the hug between them absolved absolutely nothing.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Barzee argued the agreement absolved the congresswoman of guilt.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The jurors also absolved him of scheming to drive down the stock.
—Staff, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
But her tweet’s wording absolved her of the need to specify.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Guardiola effectively absolved his goalkeepers for any problems in the build-up and blamed the outfield players for not being in the right positions.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Morgan was likewise absolved of charges for misdemeanor spousal battery in the same incident.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
With Skakel being absolved of all charges, the mystery surrounding the decades-old murder of Martha Moxley continues to plague her family and community, with no true promise that the case will ever be solved.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absolved
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The original novel follows Takeuchi Shingo, a serial murder suspect whom retired judge Kajima Isao acquitted two years ago, who moves in next door to the home where Kajima and his family live.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, the jury acquitted him of first-degree murder, a decision that drew fierce backlash from law enforcement officials and the detective’s supporters.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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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There were other consequences for the city too – like the hefty settlement payments Detroit doled out to the exonerated men in Simon’s cases.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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The film’s most tense and destabilizing sequence is a confrontational meeting between the exonerated men and Bishop.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Absolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolved. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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