atoned (for)

verb

Definition of atoned (for)next
past tense of atone (for)
as in redeemed
to make up for (an offense) tried to atone for forgetting their anniversary by giving his wife a truly extravagant gift

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  1. redeemed
  2. compensated
  3. repaid
  4. corrected
  5. amended
Verb
  • Shares can only be redeemed quarterly, with a limitation of only 5% of total AUM.
    Joel Shulman, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • However, Villeneuve was shockingly snubbed for best director, which many hope will be redeemed this time.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of redeemed
Verb
  • If employee vehicles help power the system, for example, how are they compensated?
    Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Many have also raised concerns about how AI models are trained and whether intellectual property rights holders and artists are being compensated fairly, or at all, for content digested by the powerful technology.
    Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of compensated
Verb
  • The policy loans available from the cash value are tax-free and can be repaid on flexible terms, providing a financial safety net for your business.
    Andre Pennington, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But if they are consolidated into a Direct consolidation loan, that Direct consolidation loan can be repaid under ICR.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of repaid
Verb
  • This mistake must be corrected.
    Brad Dress, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
  • This was an issue last season and one that hasn’t been corrected.
    Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of corrected
Verb
  • After the Jane Doe accuser amended her lawsuit to name Carter, the Roc Nation mogul formally responded to the complaint the next morning.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Officially titled the Enforcement and Modernization Directive, the Omnibus Directive amended the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive, the Unfair Contract Terms Directive, the Consumer Rights Directive, and the Price Indications Directive.
    Jon McGowan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of amended
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“Atoned (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atoned%20%28for%29. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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