atoned

Definition of atonednext
past tense of atone

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for atoned
Verb
  • Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi made the remark to France24 as Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday apologized to neighboring countries that have been attacked by the regime.
    Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
  • And, in Hayward, local officials apologized to those who had once lived in Russell City.
    Ara Rosenthal, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • After being questioned by Charlotte County detectives, Giblin allegedly confessed to stabbing Bradley after an argument.
    Alyssa Dzikowski, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Theah Loudemia Russell, 19, confessed to suffocating Harvey and attempting to suffocate another child, according to murder and assault charges.
    Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • And, no, the controversial coach won’t likely be excused from his post anytime soon.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Before the Black Caucus lobbed this bomb at him, Pritzker would have been excused for thinking that his endorsement of a different Black woman would shield him from such criticism.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In hushed towns like Locorotondo and Martina Franca, whitewashed lanes curve unexpectedly, church bells peal away the hours, and olive trees cast ever longer shadows onto dusty squares.
    Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • The state argues Burton’s execution is justified.
    Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Most fatal encounters involving police in Oklahoma are ultimately ruled justified under state law, a pattern that mirrors national trends.
    Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Once dry, these kernels are pressed to extract the oil and then deodorized.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
  • 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 14 Mar. 2026.

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