ransoms 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of ransom
as in rescues
to free from captivity or punishment by paying a price the prince emptied the treasury to ransom his son from the kidnappers

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ransoms

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noun

plural of ransom

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Verb
  • The bar also partners with Wags and Walks, a non-profit organization that rescues and adopts dogs in need.
    Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
  • What rescues the film from tedium are the characterizations, which are well-drawn even under the briefest circumstances.
    Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Learning From Last Season For midfielders and forwards, recoveries are also counted as a defensive contribution.
    James Nalton, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • And the joy was evident on Nestor’s face when Kingsbury was talking to media members about Kingsbury’s two fumble recoveries — with one returned for a TD — against Northwestern State.
    Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Being busy suited Onana, who was fully engaged and concentrated, made some smart reaction saves and kept his distribution on the right side of zany.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
  • How Lack Of Time Hurts Workplace Environment Productivity The irony is that carving out even a little time for inquiry almost always saves time later.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But the product may limit how many redemptions investors can make to ensure liquidity demands can be met.
    Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
  • And since Hyatt’s properties fit into its award chart (the only major hotel loyalty program to still use one), the growing number of redemptions have helped boost membership numbers in the program.
    Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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“Ransoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ransoms. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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