1
as in to clear
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 to carry
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 acquit
One of the 10 defendants was fully acquitted on charges of planning and carrying out the armed robbery during Paris Fashion Week in 2016, while another was convicted on a weapons charge that arose from the Kardashian probe — but wasn’t directly tied to the original crime.
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Alexander Smith, NBC news, 23 May 2025
Two men accused of a brutal attack at the Dodgers stadium parking lot following a 2022 Elton John concert have been acquitted of battery and vandalism charges after a four-week jury trial.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Kardashian’s late father, Robert Kardashian, was one of O.J. Simpson’s defense attorneys in his trial for the murders of ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, for which Simpson was acquitted.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
The men were acquitted of murder charges, and only two were convicted of lesser offenses, according to the coalition.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 25 May 2025
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Alexander Smith, NBC news, 23 May 2025
Two men accused of a brutal attack at the Dodgers stadium parking lot following a 2022 Elton John concert have been acquitted of battery and vandalism charges after a four-week jury trial.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Kardashian’s late father, Robert Kardashian, was one of O.J. Simpson’s defense attorneys in his trial for the murders of ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, for which Simpson was acquitted.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
The men were acquitted of murder charges, and only two were convicted of lesser offenses, according to the coalition.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 25 May 2025
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The filmmakers had other hurdles to clear as well, including the incredibly complicated and fraught world of music licensing.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Her father, Kevin Fox, was arrested four months later in connection with her murder, but was later cleared.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Previous studies have indicated that pure-breed cats are more likely to carry the long-type gene. Of the cats in the study, many of the mixed breed felines were former strays, suggesting that rescue cats may be more vocal.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Grand theft is a felony that can carry a prison sentence of up to 14 years.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
30 May 2025
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The finger-pointing status quo has become a politically safe homeostasis absolving them all of direct accountability.—
Max Taves,
Mercury News,
31 May 2025
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DeBoer hardly absolved Oettinger after the game, which the Stars lost 6-3.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Successful deployment depends on robust guardrails—policies, oversight mechanisms and escalation paths that ensure agents behave in alignment with enterprise standards.—
Alan Ranger,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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There are times when adults really should behave more like children.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
6 June 2025
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After the season Manchester United has endured, the club’s fans could be forgiven for wanting the campaign to end.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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There are no limits to the number of donations per person, though fines will not be forgiven for library items that are lost or damaged.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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The motion requests the judge to restrain all members of Trump’s administration from enforcing the order.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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In June 2024, the high court upheld a ban on firearm purchases and possession by Americans under domestic violence restraining orders.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
2 June 2025
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Unlike the burden of proof — which pressures others to produce impossible evidence — the appeal to ignorance shuts down the conversation by pretending that not having definitive proof is the same thing as being exonerated.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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This, of course, means that Nicky and Chloe now have the problem of covering up her involvement in the murder, of which their son had just been exonerated.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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This assessment is conducted by Eco Intelligent Growth, an accredited third-party assessor.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 June 2025
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Deadline reported that an exit poll conducted on the opening weekend of Sinners set out to break down why people went to see the film on the big screen.—
Zak Cheney-Rice,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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“Acquit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquit. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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