expiations

noun

plural of expiation
as in atonements

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  1. atonements
  2. reparations
  3. pardons
  4. satisfactions
  5. reprisals
  6. remissions
  7. indemnities
Noun
  • In between getting ready for the new year and writing down your atonements, here are upcoming events to keep in mind — everything from a lively Shabbat geared toward young adults to a shopping event featuring local businesses.
    — Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of atonements
Noun
  • In fact, the whole thing could be viewed as colonial reparations.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Ms Rachel pushes reparations quote in latest progressive political move.
    — , FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of reparations
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  • The president has also drawn scrutiny for issuing pardons to people who have publicly supported him or have business ties to him, but his pardon power is separate from the DOJ.
    — Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The order granted full pardons to most people convicted of offenses related to the Capitol attack and directed the Justice Department to seek dismissal of pending cases.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of pardons
Noun
  • Homer approves equally of the man’s satisfactions and the woman’s chastity.
    — David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026
  • Typically, the more problems a brand has, the lower its customer satisfactions rank — but not Rivian.
    — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Definition of satisfactions
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  • The Associated Press interviewed several protesters, who spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals from authorities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • Organizers say the government accepted demands for sweeping education reforms, compensation for families of students driven to suicide, and assurances that demonstrators will face no legal reprisals.
    — Sheikh Saaliq, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of reprisals
Noun
  • By simultaneously hitting three or more targets, these agents promise not only deeper responses but potentially longer remissions in some of the hardest-to-treat cancers.
    — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Definition of remissions
Noun
  • Why Traditional Protections Fall Short Historically, small-deal buyers have relied on seller indemnities to bridge this gap.
    — Bhaskar Ahuja, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of indemnities
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