Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ransoms
Verb
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Tom, for his own part, rescues the orphaned Sam from being a ward of the state and starts taking care of him.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025 -
Part of Nihi’s appeal comes from its horse program, which rescues native sandalwood horses from racing tracks.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Net charge-offs refer to the amount of debt a bank has written off as uncollectible, minus any recoveries – a decline is a good thing.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Commanders will be without Terry McLaurin again, which won’t help against a Bears defense that ranks third in the NFL with nine takeaways (seven interceptions and two fumble recoveries).—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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According to the Department of Transportation, daylight saving time saves energy, prevents traffic injuries and reduces crime.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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This simple practice keeps food waste down and saves you money over time.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some funds, especially those that hold physical gold or operate in less liquid markets, can impose a gate — a limit on redemptions — if too many investors try to cash out.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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There are two redemptions allowed per customer.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Ransoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ransoms. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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