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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
  • Bradford rescues her from that nightmare, and with that, their on-again, off-again romance became the relationship most Rookie fans root for.
    Tanya Melendez, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
  • But then Hopper develops a conscience and rescues the poor kid, but not before Scarface shows up and captures them both.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Demonstrating the effectiveness of their tactical setup without the ball, Villa have only made more interceptions and ball recoveries in one other match this season.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Plaintiffs with taxable recoveries want to claim a tax deduction for the fees and expenses, but which plaintiffs qualify?
    Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Because they are considered low-impact, Type II actions are exempt from the full SEQRA environmental review process, which saves time and reduces bureaucratic hurdles.
    Carlina Rivera, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Be more human while AI handles production Use the time AI saves to develop fascinating hobbies and stories.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Using points for more complex redemptions (such as transfer partner travel) can often get you tremendous value, while redeeming for merchandise or gift cards may net lower value.
    Ryley Amond, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Instead, English encourages a more patient strategy, saving points for higher-payoff redemptions, such as long-haul international travel.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Ransoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ransoms. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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