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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3
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
This represents billions of dollars remitted by taxpayers, and at least some of it is avoidable.
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Cindy McGhee, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Payroll companies will figure out how much is owed for federal, state, and local purposes and can remit payments straight from your checking account.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Failing to report and remit payroll taxes can result in serious consequences.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
State law requires that towing companies hold profits in escrow for a year in case the vehicle owner claims them, then remit that money to the state.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
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Cindy McGhee, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Payroll companies will figure out how much is owed for federal, state, and local purposes and can remit payments straight from your checking account.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Failing to report and remit payroll taxes can result in serious consequences.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
State law requires that towing companies hold profits in escrow for a year in case the vehicle owner claims them, then remit that money to the state.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remit
Verb
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Older people may have decreased appetites or struggle to shop for food and prepare meals.—
Paula Span,
Miami Herald,
18 July 2025
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There isn’t an income ceiling, but the percentage gradually decreases as income rises.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Similarly, while some food stamp provisions remain, the narrative ignores the potential for reduced access for others, including children and pregnant women, under changes to eligibility.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 July 2025
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Having said that, beachgoers have already been ignoring signs and fencing to get to the beach, especially on weekends.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Residents should consider postponing or rescheduling outdoor activities, and follow the same precautionary steps, like, drinking plenty of water and taking breaks indoors or under shade.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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That includes Rosado’s tiebreaker vote in favor of postponing the upcoming November election to 2026 — a measure backed by the mayor — as well as Rosado’s vote to shutter the Bayfront Park Management Trust in January of next year.—
Tess Riski
July 21,
Miami Herald,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 July 2025
Verb
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May Allah Almighty forgive your shortcomings and grant you the highest ranks of Jannah.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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There’s nothing about Joker that forgives or champions Joker’s behavior, and while the whole movie may not be as terrific as its most inspired sequences, Phoenix and director Todd Phillips capably present a new way to think of this monster.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
Verb
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To understand why, consider what businesses stand to lose by delaying automation.—
Laurent Charpentier,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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No rain should delay either the sprint race or qualifying, but race day is a different story.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Once the shock subsided, Wiley realized what an unusual and humorous experience this is.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Riding the wave Still other curveballs can await a player after the draft night buzz has subsided.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
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Police officials will explain how the new police drones can be remotely deployed and piloted toward the scene of an incident from docks placed across the city.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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Malone explained that over time, however, your brain adapts by adding more adenosine receptors, which makes caffeine less effective at the same dose.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
25 July 2025
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“Remit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remit. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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