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Definition of ransomsnext
present tense third-person singular of ransom
as in rescues
to free from captivity or punishment by paying a price the prince emptied the treasury to ransom his son from the kidnappers

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noun

plural of ransom

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Verb
  • Saint Frances Wolf Sanctuary Saint Frances Wolf Sanctuary rescues wolves and wolf-dogs in need from across the country.
    Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Fringilla escapes her captors, weaker but no less determined, and rescues Istredd from his cell.
    Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Only 26, Woolen is a former Pro Bowler with 11 career interceptions, four fumble recoveries, and 45 passes defensed in just three-and-a-half seasons.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Very poor recoveries expected Tuesday night with many wind prone areas remaining in the 12 to 25 percent range.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This honesty saves everyone time and heartache.
    Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The average trip to ALDI is right around 30 minutes, the Price Leadership Report says, leading to 77% of shoppers saying ALDI saves them time.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The offer will be valid up to 100,000 redemptions, equating to roughly $5 million.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Since their funding return from the state is based upon uncollected redemptions, if improvements cause 100% returns, the system provides them with no subsidies for their efforts.
    Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Ransoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ransoms. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.

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