as in to apologize
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Recent Examples of atone
Christ on a horse does not atone for the gas chambers.
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Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
The 18 defendants, represented by a defense lawyer, are confronted with the witnesses‘ descriptions during the trial and are expected to acknowledge and atone for their crimes.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
In the Netflix musical directed by Jacques Audiard, Gascón plays a cartel boss who tries to atone for her past after transitioning in secret.
—Kyle Buchanan, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
To atone for his actions — which resulted in the swinging of the presidential election — our favorite night agent accepts a new mission: double agent.
—Ashley Boucher, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
The 18 defendants, represented by a defense lawyer, are confronted with the witnesses‘ descriptions during the trial and are expected to acknowledge and atone for their crimes.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
In the Netflix musical directed by Jacques Audiard, Gascón plays a cartel boss who tries to atone for her past after transitioning in secret.
—Kyle Buchanan, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
To atone for his actions — which resulted in the swinging of the presidential election — our favorite night agent accepts a new mission: double agent.
—Ashley Boucher, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atone
Verb
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One day after the news broke, the filmmaker took to X (formerly Twitter) Saturday morning to apologize and explain his side.—
Carly Thomas,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Feb. 2025
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Godfrey has apologized to the late James Avery for his insensitive remarks aimed at the late actor.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Tabler was arrested four days later and confessed to the shooting in front of police.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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At the apartment, police found bloody rags stuffed in a closet — and 23-year-old Christian Millet, Echevarria’s roommate and his ex-girlfriend’s grandson, who prosecutors say cracked under questioning and confessed to killing him.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Radiation can also be used to palliate painful bone metastases, as well as chemotherapy.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
1 Oct. 2024
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Senior-home avatars who are designed to palliate dementia patients in their darkest days.—
Longreads,
Longreads,
12 Apr. 2024
Verb
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Adams was excused from appearing at future proceedings.—
April Rubin,
Axios,
21 Feb. 2025
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LaFleur suggests excusing yourself to go to the bathroom.—
Theresa Tamkins,
SELF,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In today’s newsletter, how Donald Trump’s pick to lead the F.B.I. whitewashed the J6ers’ political violence.—
Ian Crouch,
The New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2025
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Port Isaac Port Isaac is a charming fishing village known for its narrow winding streets, tiny art galleries, pottery shops, and whitewashed cottages overlooking its harbor, known locally as the Platt.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The message is clear that he is justified in his actions and need not observe the law.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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Realizing the extent of losses from the Palisades and Eaton fires, perhaps the cost of greater water delivery capacity would now be justified.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The company made efforts to connect directly with communities and local leaders, creating awareness about the importance of rationalizing electricity consumption and the consequences of theft.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Ricketts rationalized that the money from Bellinger’s contract could be diverted elsewhere.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Atone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atone. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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