atoned

past tense of atone

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for atoned
Verb
  • Hoffman has apologized for associating with Epstein.
    Jordan Novet, CNBC, 5 June 2026
  • Unlike some politicians who have been rejected by voters for their past indiscretions, or gotten reelected despite them, Platner has apologized and shown promising awareness of his own human fallibility.
    Shannon A. Mullen, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • Napper, who investigators believe was struggling from years of intense mental illness, eventually confessed to Nickell’s murder.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2026
  • And Matthew Lawrence, who played the older brother of Strong's character, also confessed to having a crush on Fishel.
    Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Verb
  • The manager excused herself and another employee arrived to help.
    Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
  • DeMarvion Overshown has excused absence Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown was the only player on defense not at practice, as he was excused on Thursday to prepare for his wedding Saturday in Tyler.
    Nick Harris June 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • No longer a hidden gem or best-kept secret, Puglia’s dramatic beaches, Baroque cities, and whitewashed trulli are splashed over many an Instagram feed.
    Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
  • The living room features whitewashed stone walls, a curved plaster fireplace, and polished concrete floors, while the kitchen has flat-front wood cabinets, a waterfall eat-in island, and exposed wood ceilings above clerestory windows.
    The Week US, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • But Braves manager Walt Weiss penciled in Mauricio Dubón again at shortstop Friday night, and Dubón once again justified his faith.
    Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 6 June 2026
  • Star City intended to ask the town for exemptions from several zoning rules, but argued that the request was justified because the tract is best used for housing despite being close to the Berlin Turnpike.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • Therefore, they are heated, neutralized, bleached, and deodorized to improve the flavor.
    Isabel Vasquez RD LDN, Health, 16 Apr. 2026
  • 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 10 Jun. 2026.

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