atones

verb

present tense third-person singular of atone
as in confesses

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  1. confesses
  2. apologizes
  3. justifies
Verb
  • Guadagnino confesses his dislike of the film, which doesn’t even merit a clip, unlike Little Buddha, which probably has fewer defenders.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Emerald Isle, North Carolina, confesses its obvious charms—brilliant blue-green waters, a verdant maritime forest, and lush marshes—in its name.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
Definition of confesses
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  • Eventually the vice president, who has become president, apologizes to the nation for exploiting nature.
    — Peter Prengaman, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • In the book, John, struggling with dementia, experiences a moment of spiritual and emotional reckoning, apologizes to Lucky for his deception and criminal lifestyle.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of apologizes
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  • The overall experience more than justifies the 15-minute ferry ride from the mainland.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • And because of the scheduling changes cited above, the number of games no longer justifies the cost.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of justifies
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“Atones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atones. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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