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as in fulfilled
to do what is required by the terms of
the Little League coach redeemed his promise to take the players out for ice cream if they improved their fielding over the season
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as in rehabilitated
to make better in behavior or character
the unfaithful husband made a determined effort to redeem himself in the eyes of his wife and children
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as in repaid
to make up for (an offense)
quickly redeemed the offending remark with a sincere and unconditional apology
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Recent Examples of redeemed
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
These machines legally award players points that can be redeemed for in-store merchandise, gas credits, or Georgia Lottery tickets—but Georgia law strictly prohibits cash payouts.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Even the most inspirational films about growing up in the inner-city have a tendency to look down on their subjects, portraying them as characters to be rescued or redeemed.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
The offer can be redeemed in-store, through the drive-thru or on orders placed online via the Whataburger app or website.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
But the song is redeemed by a stellar, slow-building vocal performance, and by her sense of humor.
—Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
The still-young year of 2026 could be similarly redeemed.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
Alternatively, credit card points earn an issuer-specific point currency, which can be redeemed for a number of options — from merchandise to, most prominently, travel.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
This ticket must be redeemed at the Florida Lottery main office or one of the nine district offices, such as the one in Miami Lakes at 14621 Oak Ln.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
The pass cannot be redeemed until March 2026.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
These machines legally award players points that can be redeemed for in-store merchandise, gas credits, or Georgia Lottery tickets—but Georgia law strictly prohibits cash payouts.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Even the most inspirational films about growing up in the inner-city have a tendency to look down on their subjects, portraying them as characters to be rescued or redeemed.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
The offer can be redeemed in-store, through the drive-thru or on orders placed online via the Whataburger app or website.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
But the song is redeemed by a stellar, slow-building vocal performance, and by her sense of humor.
—Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
The still-young year of 2026 could be similarly redeemed.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
Alternatively, credit card points earn an issuer-specific point currency, which can be redeemed for a number of options — from merchandise to, most prominently, travel.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
This ticket must be redeemed at the Florida Lottery main office or one of the nine district offices, such as the one in Miami Lakes at 14621 Oak Ln.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redeemed
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Without a next generation in line, who will take care of these childless Americans, ensure their dying wishes are fulfilled and oversee where their assets will go after death?—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Jordan Davis fulfilled his potential in 2025 and is on track to join Carter on an advanced payroll.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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In Sonic 3’s credits, Sonic is being chased by an army of Metal Sonics, only to be suddenly saved by Rose.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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Van Haalen saved the child with the help of firefighters Ben Wafful and Marco Matias, who both received life-saving awards at the ceremony.—
Kyle Werner,
Des Moines Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Once the home is rehabilitated, Habitat would sell it at an affordable price and the city would be refunded by Habitat.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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Now, the zombies are being rehabilitated and reintroduced into the general public, including teenager Kieren Walker (Luke Newberry), who isn't exactly welcomed home with open arms.—
Sammi Burke,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Feb. 2026
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Iannaccone agreed to forgo payment of all $70,000 indefinitely, so FirstBank could be repaid.—
Justin Wingerter,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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In this land of four seasons, where winter snowstorms can be deadly; spring snow melt can flood entire towns, summer brings tornadoes, and fall might see forest fires, people know the value of human life and kindness repaid.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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Tutu continued his role of moral leadership after the fall of Apartheid and the election of Mandela as the first president of a liberated South Africa.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
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Mapping his passes received shows just how liberated Rogers is when searching for the ball.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Gartside seemed aware of a certain potential for racial condescension in his worship of Franklin and unsure of how to resolve it, struggling to offer an explanation that satisfied him of her role in the cosmology of Cupid and Psyche 85.—
Andy Cush,
Pitchfork,
15 Feb. 2026
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This comes after an unsuccessful attempt by Anderson's attorney to have the judge end her probation early, who argued in November 2025 that the ex-teacher had already satisfied the terms of her probation, WKMG reported.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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Her cousins and aunt were ransomed and released in Lebanon; Caroline was taken separately, chosen by an ISIS emir, and has never been found.—
Nuri Kino,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2025
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Further south, shipwrecked sailors were well advised to steer clear of the Diola of the Casamance, who would kill them on sight—until the Diola found out that the sailors could be ransomed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Its premise is that Bessette, an outsider in the family, deserves for her reputation to be reclaimed.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Years later, however, it was definitively reclaimed as a cult classic.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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