acquitting 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of acquittingnext
as in compensatory

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acquitting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of acquit
1
as in clearing
to free from a charge of wrongdoing acquitted of the robbery charge after proving he was nowhere near the scene of the crime

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2
as in behaving
to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way the king promised handsome rewards to all who acquitted themselves well in the battle

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquitting
  1. behaving
  2. carrying
  3. exculpatory
  4. restraining
  5. conducting
  6. releasing
  7. forgiving
  8. composing
Verb
  • With both seasons behaving similarly to the American All Stars seasons, fan favorites from various franchises to compete against each other, showcasing different forms of drag and cultural expressions to viewers who may not be familiar with other seasons.
    Braedon Montgomery, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Each personality type associated with the Enneagram represents a map of traits that highlights patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.
    Gia Tskhovrebadze, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of behaving
Verb
  • According to the wildlife charity (WDC), Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins, spinner dolphins, orcas, Australian humpback dolphins and sperm whales have all been observed carrying dead calves.
    Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The suspect was reportedly carrying an assault rifle and a handgun.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of carrying
Adjective
  • An investigation found the FBI and New York Police Department withheld potentially exculpatory evidence at trial.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
  • His case was dismissed mid-trial after the judge found that the prosecution had withheld exculpatory evidence from the defense.
    Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of exculpatory
Verb
  • After restraining Neely that day, Penny remained on scene when police arrived and later explained his actions to several NYPD officers.
    Eric Levenson, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Prosecutors have said Penny acted recklessly and negligently by restraining Neely in a chokehold for so long, even after Neely stopped moving.
    Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of restraining
Verb
  • This means shifting from a reactive to a proactive stance, conducting regular assessments of organizational defenses and creating an environment where proactively addressing the root causes of human and organizational problems is encouraged and rewarded.
    Rob De La Espriella, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The office for State Attorney Phil Archer, who oversees prosecutions in Seminole County, confirmed the office is not conducting its own investigation.
    Claire Healy, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of conducting
Verb
  • After releasing their independent debut record in 1987, Jane’s released their major label debut, Nothing’s Shocking, in 1988.
    Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Morgan Wallen treated his fans to a New Year's Eve surprise by releasing a new song.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of releasing
Verb
  • The tips included having regular date nights, prioritizing open communication, forgiving each other and seeking professional help from a therapist when needed.
    Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
  • The changes included canceling liens placed on more than 11,000 homes to collect on unpaid medical bills and forgiving the debt tied to those liens.
    Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of forgiving
Verb
  • Seriously, had our honorable horror maestro taken a terrible tumble while composing the latest Goosebumps book?
    Mitch Wallace, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Consider using two hands to steady the monocular or use surrounding objects like fences or walls to lean against while composing your image.
    Matt Morris, Space.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of composing
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