expiating

verb

present participle of expiate
as in compensating
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expiating
  1. compensating
  2. redeeming
  3. repaying
  4. correcting
Verb
  • Moreover, in the face of such challenges, China’s economic leadership is compensating by expanding state intervention in the economy in ways that further undermine market forces and the independence of the private sector.
    — Oliver Melton, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2026
  • There is also the concern that AI strip-mines content without compensating its creators.
    — Mark Schilling, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of compensating
Verb
  • Some modes of redeeming cash back and credit card rewards are more valuable than others.
    — Ryley Amond,Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
  • That would have worked out fine when Fochesato tried redeeming his Timeless Ticket for a potential World Series game in 2018, when the Brewers reached the NL Championship Series.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of redeeming
Verb
  • After news of Kremlev’s contribution became public, the president said his son was repaying the money.
    — Violet Jira, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The state is currently repaying about $80 billion in bonds from the state General Fund, according to the Legislative Analyst's Office.
    — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of repaying
Verb
  • Depending on your yard’s condition, renovation may involve killing existing vegetation, correcting the soil, improving drainage, and planting a more suitable grass variety.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Byrd said the rejection notice did not clearly explain what went wrong or provide instructions for correcting the application.
    — Nakell Williams, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of correcting
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