Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for atoned
Verb
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In his Instagram post Thursday night, Williams apologized about the poor timing of his initial announcement.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026 -
Hilton apologized and said the refusal violated its policies.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After the killings, Andrea called 911 and confessed.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
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James Earl Ray confessed to shooting King and was sentenced to 99 years in prison.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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These bills send a clear message that political violence will never be excused, rewarded, or forgotten, and that our democracy is worth defending with action, not just words.—
Norma Torres,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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During voir dire, anyone who’s against capital punishment is excused from serving; the law demands that jurors remain amenable to all potential sentences.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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In 2026, designers predict that what's underfoot will get darker and more colorful, rather than the light, whitewashed look that's on its way out.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
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How to Get Around The best way to experience Ostuni is by wandering through the maze of narrow, whitewashed alleyways in the historic old town.—
Megan Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Dec. 2025
Verb
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But his approach was justified with a surprising 9-7 finish in his first season.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Or is she justified in refusing to take more blame than war, governments, or the ocean itself?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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 12 Jan. 2026.
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