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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atoning
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In a series of studies at Ohio University, participants viewed videos of people confessing to crimes.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
26 Jan. 2026 -
In the novel, the story instead concludes aboard the Princess Andromeda cruise ship, where Luke is tricked into confessing to poisoning Thalia’s tree, clearing Chiron’s name.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The show helps young viewers learn social skills like sharing, apologizing, and managing big feelings.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
22 Jan. 2026
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The moment comes when Fields stops, apologizing to her tribemates through tears.—
David Canfield,
Vanity Fair,
20 Jan. 2026
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But there’s no excusing Josh Allen’s four turnovers.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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This isn’t about excusing others for poor behavior.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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But there’s no whitewashing its flaws.—
REBECCAH HEINRICHS,
Foreign Affairs,
15 Dec. 2025
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Meanwhile, House Republicans recently established a committee to reinvestigate the events of that day, forcing taxpayers to fund an apparent effort at whitewashing the riot and its causes.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
27 Nov. 2025
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However, Smith confirmed to USA TODAY that, for months, ICE has also released individuals to them on occasion, typically those with extenuating circumstances, such as illness or medical need.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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There are extenuating circumstances.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Husband-chef and wife-farmer duo Kyle and Katina Connaughton are culinary dynamos who create pure magic on every plate served at SingleThread, more than justifying the lengthy waitlist for reservations.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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In justifying the need for the county’s investment, county Commissioner Andrew Sommerman noted the burden homeless individuals are placing on the jail, Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s buses and trains, and the Parkland Hospital emergency department.—
Tracey McManus,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Atoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atoning. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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