expiated

Definition of expiatednext
past tense of expiate
as in redeemed
to make up for (an offense) Yom Kippur is the holy day on which Jews are expected to expiate sins committed during the past year

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  • This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.
    Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Despised by all and facing an HR complaint from Nurse Liz (Conni Miu) over the coverup, Richard redeemed himself when he became infected by a deadly virus in the finale which subsequently struck Amy and Liz, among others.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
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  • Feaster is being compensated too well to not get a shot.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The miners were represented by the United Mine Workers of America, which submitted a list of demands when the strike began, including implementing the eight-hour workday, being compensated for the time miners spent in the shafts, and the right to select their own housing and doctors.
    Robert Forrant, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
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  • Though considered a gamble by the Obama Administration, Tesla famously repaid the debt in May 2013 – nine years early – with $12 million in interest.
    John Pacenti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The state will issue a bond for the construction of the stadium, which will be repaid through Hammond’s 12% admissions tax, once the city’s common council passes it, and a Professional Sports Development Area specialized tax district, Huston said.
    Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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  • This story has been corrected to attribute the statements about the shooting to police spokesperson Chris Bordelon, not Police Chief Wayne Smith, and corrects the ages of the children killed based on an update by police.
    Gerald Herbert, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada’s strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
    Jim Morris, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
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“Expiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expiated. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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