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as in fulfilling
to do what is required by the terms of
the Little League coach redeemed his promise to take the players out for ice cream if they improved their fielding over the season
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as in saving
to free from captivity or punishment by paying a price
the government has consistently refused to redeem hostages captured by terrorists
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as in delivering
to free from the penalties or consequences of sin
the belief that sinners are redeemed by their faith in God
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as in rehabilitating
to make better in behavior or character
the unfaithful husband made a determined effort to redeem himself in the eyes of his wife and children
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as in compensating
to make up for (an offense)
quickly redeemed the offending remark with a sincere and unconditional apology
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Recent Examples of redeeming
The efforts of the Maywood supporters continued after the war, recognizing the surviving members of the full 192nd Battalion and redeeming the honor of its POWs.
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Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
There were redeeming factors, though.
—Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2026
Its trip-planning aspects overlap somewhat with those of this new main MTA app, but TrainTime is largely geared toward buying and redeeming tickets and will continue to be so for a while.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 25 Mar. 2026
Perhaps the only redeeming quality is the show’s art direction inspired by legendary Marvel comic-book artist Jack Kirby.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
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Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
There were redeeming factors, though.
—Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2026
Its trip-planning aspects overlap somewhat with those of this new main MTA app, but TrainTime is largely geared toward buying and redeeming tickets and will continue to be so for a while.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 25 Mar. 2026
Perhaps the only redeeming quality is the show’s art direction inspired by legendary Marvel comic-book artist Jack Kirby.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redeeming
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All of these rely entirely on Starship fulfilling its promise of rapid, low-cost, reusable launch.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2026
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But there is a difference between building a fulfilling career and developing one designed to impress strangers.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Through rapid technological changes and the growing use of AI, employees are saving a lot of time on repetitive tasks, brainstorming, team collaboration and many other activities that AI can now support.—
Gwen Mdinaradze,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Jack Lloyd, the prolific East Bay engineer, entrepreneur and inventor, whose innovations include making the pulse oximeter, a life-saving medical device indispensable in hospitals worldwide, has died at age 90, his family announced this week.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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The ability to generate a broad snapshot of biodiversity is critical for conservation, especially as Rwanda expands some of its national parks by rehabilitating previously agricultural land.—
Evelyne Musambi,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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Fritz is 0-2 after returning from rehabilitating tendinitis in his knee.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Where are employees compensating at personal cost to keep work moving?—
Bill Howatt,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Dimon framed acquisitions almost as a tool of last resort, not a growth strategy, and warned that bankers who lean too hard on dealmaking are often compensating for poor organic growth.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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Light, refreshing, and summery, this elegant but satisfying shrimp salad is ready in minutes and can be made ahead and served chilled.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2026
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The key to a sweaty-and-satisfying workout?—
Amina Ayoud,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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After rescuing Rotta, Djarin gets pulled into a dangerous conspiracy, as Rotta reveals that the twins want to murder him and secure their claim to Jabba’s criminal empire.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Just two weeks before rescuing Teru, the nonprofit pulled 29 dogs from a high-intake shelter, where severe overcrowding put many of the animals at risk of euthanasia.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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This represents a nation’s borrowing versus the growth of its economy, and therefore the risk levels attached to servicing and repaying the debt.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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The Administration has started repaying more than a hundred and fifty billion dollars to companies.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Taken together, the two measures highlight a growing tension in a state that prides itself on stewardship of the environment, as policymakers aim to protect threatened or endangered animals while also keeping people, pets and livestock safe.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Studies found little real difference, but the new patent was an effective tool for keeping generics at bay and continuing to collect monopoly profits.—
Wayne T Brough,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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“Redeeming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redeeming. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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