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atoned (for)

verb

past tense of atone (for)
as in redeemed
to make up for (an offense) tried to atone for forgetting their anniversary by giving his wife a truly extravagant gift

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atoned (for)
  1. redeemed
  2. compensated
  3. repaid
  4. corrected
  5. amended
Verb
  • Keep in mind, it can be applied to both in-store and online purchases, and can be redeemed twice.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The Offer is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged or redeemed for cash or any other product, benefit, or alternative.
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of redeemed
Verb
  • However, the Super Heavy was designed for redundancy, as the remaining engines compensated for the loss.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
  • In other words, people have historically compensated for what the data does not say.
    — Sunil Padiyar, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of compensated
Verb
  • But the remaining $10 billion in bonds would be repaid through the state general fund, costing at least $500 million annually for 25 years.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
  • And that's a real risk with a home equity loan, as the funds will be distributed in a lump sum upfront – and expected to be repaid immediately.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of repaid
Verb
  • Her math homework was never corrected, nor were her writing assignments.
    — Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026
  • During Covid, fast surveillance reports came first and certificates corrected them later.
    — Jess Steier, STAT, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of corrected
Verb
  • Boy employees or those linked to Combs have been stalled, amended, or quietly abandoned.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The bill was amended in May to require that 85% of the funding go to jobs with union-level wages and benefits.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of amended
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“Atoned (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atoned%20%28for%29. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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