Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for atoned
Verb
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Mountbatten-Windsor, who had a longtime friendship with Epstein and maintained contact with him after his 2008 conviction of procuring a child for prostitution, has previously apologized and denied any wrongdoing.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026 -
Iowa’s athletics department apologized after a fan held a cellphone in the face of Nebraska men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg during a court storming on Tuesday night.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Revuckas confessed to stabbing between the eyes.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Wade Wilson confessed to the savage murders of two women, yet even that brutality failed to repel admirers.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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One can be excused for wondering why the Islamic Republic of Iran has consistently beaten accusations of near-death since its inception in 1979.—
Alexander Langlois,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Judges have a duty to uphold statutes designed to protect victims, to respect the lawful role of law enforcement, and to ensure that criminal conduct is addressed through the rule of law — not excused, minimized, or politicized.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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By then, investigators had checked Guthrie’s flat, whitewashed roof and probed her septic tank with a long pole.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Sleek chrome furniture, a chef-grade kitchen, and whitewashed walls bring light in.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
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The use of deadly force against Christopher Lindner by police officers was legally justified under Ohio law, according to an investigation by the Adams County Prosecutor's Office.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Field added that Eli Lilly’s premium valuation is justified due to its significant leadership and the depth of pipeline assets in key therapeutic areas.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Once dry, these kernels are pressed to extract the oil and then deodorized.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
28 Aug. 2025
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After finding the currency and reporting it, the crew cleaned and deodorized the bills and returned all of the loot to the homeowner.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Atoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atoned. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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